Ehs Team Leader

What if you could design your own path, and do what truly matters to you?With us, you can.This is a unique opportunity to join WSP as the leader of the Newcastle Occupational Hygiene and Hazmat consulting team. Your purpose will be to drive technical excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction within our team, while nurturing a culture of continuous growth and development.We welcome applications from candidates at the Senior Consultant level and above who possess a foundation in people management and aspire to further develop their leadership capabilities.The role will be based in our Newcastle office with the opportunity to work remotely for ~ 2 days per week, as desired.What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of 7 consultants to achieve peak performance
• Support their professional development plans, ensuring their growth and success
• Cultivate a culture of teamwork, innovation, and passion, promoting trust and unity among team members
• Collaborate with the national team to execute initiatives locally
• Coordinate with the NSW manager and Team Leaders to achieve targets
• Management of your own projects of small to medium scale
• Oversee delivery of projects, and development of your team members through effective resourcing of projects both in reactive and scheduled project scenarios
• Empower senior staff to drive a high-performance culture and contribute to business development initiatives
• Develop business development strategies and contribute to market action plans for targeted clients
• Prepare compelling proposals and lead projects to meet budget and strategic goals
• Uphold a strong safety culture and champion safety initiatives

About youYou're likely to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in hazmat and/or occupational hygiene consulting, you're open to feedback and continuous improvement, and you maintain a professional demeanor under pressure.In addition, you bring the following skills and attributes:

• Advanced experience in assessing workplace hazards and environmental factors, risk management, and project scope management
• Proven track record in business development, proposal writing, and delivering exceptional client outcomes and cost-effective solutions
• Skilled in management of staff and/or willingness to further develop these skills
• Relevant professional certifications and ongoing training in SHEQ, project management, and client-centricity
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Applied Science, Environmental Engineering, Building Surveying, or Occupational Health and Safety

About WSPWSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you'll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you'll imagine a better future for you.To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our page.Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.WSP. With us, you can.#LIWSP