Mark Nolan Email & Phone Number

Hunter Valley, Nsw

Align Environmental is a boutique agile consultancy that works with our clients to navigate the complex approval pathways in the planning and regulatory field. We assist with the development and implementation of strategies to secure land use and environmental approvals for both complex projects and smaller assessments. The Align team has over 30 years of experience in environmental management, approvals and compliance. Our team is notably renowned for their knowledge of legislation… Show more Align Environmental is a boutique agile consultancy that works with our clients to navigate the complex approval pathways in the planning and regulatory field. We assist with the development and implementation of strategies to secure land use and environmental approvals for both complex projects and smaller assessments. The Align team has over 30 years of experience in environmental management, approvals and compliance. Our team is notably renowned for their knowledge of legislation, legislative application and understanding of regulator needs.With our eye on the end game we are able to optimise the outcome for our clients. We constantly ask the questions “Why would you do that?” and “What is our exit strategy?” to minimise costs and provide a clear direction for our clients. Show less

Hunter Valley And Sydney

Part of the Yancoal Corporate team. Federal (EPBC) and State (NSW, QLD & WA) biodiversity approvals.Development of Offset Strategies & advice on Biodiversity Management PlansSecurity of offsetsTechnical input on approvals

Hunter Valley Nsw Australia

Responsibilities> Manage the approval process for Yancoal's Hunter Valley Operations and Mount Thorley Warkworth Mines.> Provide strategic direction on approval matters on growth and existing projects.> Implement approvals strategies.Achievements> Secured Hunter Valley South Modification 5 2018 State and Federal Approvals. > Secured Warkworth Continuation Approval in 2015. > Developed management of change and operational readiness to implement the… Show more Responsibilities> Manage the approval process for Yancoal's Hunter Valley Operations and Mount Thorley Warkworth Mines.> Provide strategic direction on approval matters on growth and existing projects.> Implement approvals strategies.Achievements> Secured Hunter Valley South Modification 5 2018 State and Federal Approvals. > Secured Warkworth Continuation Approval in 2015. > Developed management of change and operational readiness to implement the approvals. Show less

Hunter Nsw

Responsibilities> Manage the NSW Project Approvals team.> Provide strategic direction on approval matters to Rio Tinto Coal Australia on growth and existing projects.> Implement approvals strategies.Achievements> Gained Warkworth Continuation Approval in 2015. > Developed management of change and operational readiness to implement the approval.

Hunter

Responsibilities> Manage the NSW Project Approvals team.> Provide strategic direction on approval matters to Rio Tinto Coal Australia on growth and existing projects.> Implement approvals strategies.Achievements> Supported external legal team in the Warkworth Extension Land and Environment Court Case 2012. > Major role in securing emergency approval for the Warkworth Modification 2013 following disapproval of Warkworth Extension 2010.> Major role in… Show more Responsibilities> Manage the NSW Project Approvals team.> Provide strategic direction on approval matters to Rio Tinto Coal Australia on growth and existing projects.> Implement approvals strategies.Achievements> Supported external legal team in the Warkworth Extension Land and Environment Court Case 2012. > Major role in securing emergency approval for the Warkworth Modification 2013 following disapproval of Warkworth Extension 2010.> Major role in Strategy for the Warkworth Continuation 2014 Environmental Assessment. > Project managed the Environmental Impact Statement for the Warkworth Continuation to exhibition and response to submissions.> Lead role in Government Liaison for the project. Show less

Master'S Degree, Horticulture - Ecosystem Restoration

Bachelor Applied Science, Botany, Ecology , Chemistry

Post Graduate Certificate, Public Administration