Suki Hopgood

Suki Hopgood is one of Era’s principal environmental consultants who excels in building trusted client relationships to manage large-scale, complex projects that require environmental and planning approval at both the state and commonwealth levels.

Highly respected in Tasmania for her knowledge and experience in renewable energy, a sector she is passionate about, Suki has experience in both developing policies to support the state’s transition and working with proponents to successfully deliver renewable project approvals. She joined Era in 2024 to work with proponents to help shape meaningful on-ground outcomes.

Suki enjoys collaborating with clients to understand their projects and engaging with key stakeholders to achieve positive results. She has an excellent professional network, great relationships with regulators, and a wide range of technical subconsultants. Her long-term collaboration with specialist subconsultants and regulatory agencies is a cornerstone of her practice and the successful delivery of projects she manages.

Her dual environmental and engagement background enables Suki to build strong relationships and deliver outcomes tailored to the Tasmanian context. Suki’s commitment to delivering community benefits and environmental stewardship, along with her strategic thinking skills, helps bridge the space between engagement, approvals and outcomes.

Suki is an ideal consultant for projects that require strong approvals management, rigorous environmental assessment and strategic guidance.