Principal Consultant - Climate & Nature Advisory (Perth)

Principal Consultant, Climate & Nature Advisory (Perth) – 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 over 1000 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. Responsibilities
- Lead client project teams, acting as the project manager, and provide technical support to junior colleagues.
- Manage commercial risk and serve as the day‑to‑day point of contact for the client.
- Act as a client relationship manager, understand and interpret client needs, and clearly communicate client goals and overall business objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the development and growth of junior colleagues, including line management responsibilities.
- Lead new business generation through drafting and developing proposals, participating in recent business pitches, including research, project scoping, proposal drafting, and pitch presentations.
- Gather data using a range of techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups, data requests) and, in some cases, model and build scenarios.
- Develop presentations and reports for clients, conduct research, draft articles, and deliver events or marketing presentations to position SLR and yourself as a trusted thought leader in sustainable business.
- Support the development of new client products and offerings based on market needs and trends.
- Grow professional and industry contacts by representing SLR in virtual and in‑person environments (events, conferences, panels). Qualifications and Experience
- 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in climate change strategy, including climate change risk assessments and climate scenario analysis.
- Experience in GHG accounting and development of corporate carbon footprints, including Scope3.
- Understanding of various net‑zero, carbon neutral and other sustainability frameworks (including SBTi).
- Experience developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies, including renewable energy and fleet transition plans.
- Thorough understanding of the core requirements of the ASRS, as well as the TCFD recommendations and IFRSS2.
- Demonstrable experience in business development, client growth, and winning work.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to deliver client‑ready presentations.
- Ability to distil quantitative and qualitative data and communicate it succinctly to clients. Educational Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred). Benefits
- Unique collaborative culture that values diversity of thought and expression.
- Flexible working arrangements – office, remote or hybrid.
- Comprehensive advantages package tailored to all employees.
- Opportunities to work on high‑impact projects across the environmental sector.
- Professional development and networking opportunities, including events, conferences and panels. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rmyyx