Senior Environmental Consultant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Environmental Consultant. Terms and conditions vacancy

MRA Consulting Group (MRA) is recognised nationally as Australia's leading boutique waste management consulting firm - specialising in all aspects of business and policy reform. MRA was named Australia's 'Best Small Consultancy' by Inside Waste readers in 2013, 2014 2015 and 2016. This year, the recognition was extended to the following categories:

• Best overall consultant;
• Best in strategy and policy, planning and grants;
• Best in tender development and evaluation;
• Best in reporting and compliance;
• Best in community consultation; and
• Best in education and training.

MRA's success has been built on the skills and experience of a multidisciplinary team of professionals, which includes engineers, scientists, economists, planners, lawyers, social scientists and educators. The team shares a common focus, delivering quality project outcomes for our clients. This focus has meant that MRA maintains a position at the forefront of Australian waste and recycling management practices, working on the largest and most innovative projects.

MRA seeks to recruit a Environmental Engineers/Scientist or someone from a related discipline with (ideally) a minimum of 3 years experience in the waste and recycling industry in Australia.

Key capacities and skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, Bachelor of Science (Environmental Sciences) Master of Science or Relevant degree in environmental science/management, engineering or planning
• Skills and knowledge in sustainability and/or waste management
• Well-developed experience in one or more areas of waste management
• Demonstrated experience in project management and delivery
• Data analysis and modelling experience
• Very strong and profound excel skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong experience demonstrating team work
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to work in an innovative manner
• Ability to undertake business development activities

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Lead project activities including:
  • Research (e.g. Into legislation, technology types)
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Finalising reports.
• Manage projects under the direction of company director or a principal consultant.
• Assist bid managers to compile bids and proposals for future work.
• Participate in project activities including but not limited to:
  • Working in the field under the supervision of the project manager or audit coordinator.
  • Being available to work irregular hours where required on an occasional basis.
  • Perform interactive community activities
• Assisting the senior staff and directors with management tasks as required
• Develop in an area of waste management

Method of working

You will be required to undertake this work through:

• Liaison with stakeholders either over the phone or face to face or via email
• Summarising qualitative research in text documents
• Collating quantitative research in excel documents
• Active participation in project activities
• Attending meetings

Our expectations of you

As an MRA team member you will be expected to:

• Have 3-6 years’ experience in consultancy or area of strength
• Use your project work as an opportunity to develop a sound understanding of the waste industry (through background reading, reading current publications, attending relevant seminars etc. where advised)
• Attend fortnightly team meetings
• Ensure you have the information you require to undertake any work given to you and to inform the project manager or business director where you are unsure
• To show a positive attitude to taking on work, subject to your availability (and university commitments if relevant)
• To show a positive attitude to taking on work
• Self-starter and enthusiastic to learn

Application Deadline: Rolling until we find the right person so apply now!

Type: Sydney Office - Full time or part time.

Remuneration: up to $100,000 p.a. + bonus incentives.

Applications: If you are interested in applying for a position with, please submit your CV, cover letter and transcripts to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Doris McDonald-Seaton, MRA PA to Director & HR Coordinator on 02 8541 6169.

Read more about MRA Consulting Group and our experience at www.mraconsulting.com.au