Principal Consultant

About The Business And The Role
At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen.
SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services.
With close to 850+ staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site‑specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.
We are on the lookout for a Principal or Technical Director level Acoustics and Vibration Consultant to join our eight strong acoustics team spread out across Aotearoa.
With the ability to be based out of any one of our ten offices, the focus of this role is on environmental acoustics including but not limited to attracting and retaining clients and being a known technical expert within New Zealand.
Familiar with the Resource Management Act, local authority requirements and relevant NZ and international guidance and standards, you will be a technical advisor to the team as well as able to support and develop relationships with clients.
Responsibilities
Driving the quality and delivery of environmental acoustics projects
Work with the rest of the Aotearoa Service Lines, partnering with Environmental Consultants, Planners, and Ecologists across New Zealand and further afield (the SLR acoustics teams maintains regular global connectivity)
Delivering the best possible outcome for clients with a focus on quality
Preparing fee proposals
Preparing and reviewing high quality reports
Establishing strong working relationships with clients and developing new business opportunities
Skills And Experience
A professional qualification in acoustics and vibration or other relevant degree/experience
15+ years' experience at a professional level, ideally in consulting
Experience delivering and reviewing highly technical reports
Experience attending Council level and/or Environment Court hearings as an expert witness
Demonstrated knowledge of the resource management act, local authority requirements and relevant standards and guidance
Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables on competing timeframes
A clear, concise and professional communication style (both written and spoken)
Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.
Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list here.
Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion.
Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted.
You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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