Environment Manager

Bielby Holdings; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DID

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Employee benefits

NAWIC networking & mentoring

Job summary

Bielby is seeking an accomplished Environmental Manager to lead the environmental strategy and compliance for a major regional road restoration project in NSW. Initially based in Sydney during design, the role offers autonomy to shape Bielby’s environmental capability and growth.

Working with leadership, regulators and site teams, you will embed environmental performance from planning through completion, driving sustainability and risk mitigation across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental management within civil infrastructure, construction, mining or related industries.
• Significant experience on major road, transport or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NSW environmental legislation, approval frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing environmental compliance within complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental management and compliance across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with environmental approvals, licence conditions, project specifications and legislative requirements.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve project environmental management plans and systems.
• Establish strong relationships with regulatory bodies, government agencies, clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitor environmental performance and lead auditing, reporting and assurance activities.
• Manage environmental risks associated with large-scale regional infrastructure construction.
• Provide expert advice to project teams on environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and risk mitigation.
• Lead incident investigations and the development of corrective actions where required.
• Drive environmental awareness, training and engagement initiatives across project teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance sustainability outcomes and support Bielby’s environmental leadership across NSW.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental compliance

Auditing & reporting

Risk management

Influence & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Environmental Management

Job description

Bielby is experiencing a period of sustained growth, supported by a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects and continued expansion into new regions. Building on over 40 years of successful delivery across major infrastructure projects, we are seeking an accomplished Environmental Manager to join our team and play a critical role in the delivery of a major $400M regional road restoration project.

Initially based in Sydney during the design phase, this role offers the opportunity to lead environmental strategy, compliance and sustainability outcomes on a high-profile regional infrastructure project while helping shape Bielby's environmental capability and long-term growth across NSW.

Working closely with project leadership, clients, regulatory authorities and site teams, you will ensure environmental performance is embedded in every stage of project delivery, from planning and approvals through to construction and project completion.

This is an opportunity for an environmental leader who wants genuine influence, autonomy and the chance to make a lasting impact on both project outcomes and business growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead environmental management and compliance across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with environmental approvals, licence conditions, project specifications and legislative requirements.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve project environmental management plans and systems.
• Establish strong relationships with regulatory bodies, government agencies, clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitor environmental performance and lead auditing, reporting and assurance activities.
• Manage environmental risks associated with large-scale regional infrastructure construction.
• Provide expert advice to project teams on environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and risk mitigation.
• Lead incident investigations and the development of corrective actions where required.
• Drive environmental awareness, training and engagement initiatives across project teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance sustainability outcomes and support Bielby's environmental leadership across NSW.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in environmental management within civil infrastructure, construction, mining or related industries.
• Significant experience working on major road, transport or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NSW environmental legislation, approval frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing environmental compliance within complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Proven ability to influence project teams and drive a strong environmental culture.
• Strong reporting, auditing and risk management experience.
• Ability to balance operational delivery requirements with environmental obligations and sustainability outcomes.

Why Bielby?

The Bielby Way – Where People Matter

At Bielby, you'll get the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure while being part of a business where your contribution is visible, your voice is valued and you're trusted to get on with the job.

We're proudly Australian owned and operated, with more than 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering major civil infrastructure. With a strong pipeline and an expanding geographic footprint, we're creating new opportunities for our people and their careers.

What you can expect:

• Real responsibility and a genuine voice – we empower capable people to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.
• Career growth through experience – build your technical, commercial and leadership capability through hands‑on experience, mentoring, internal mobility and development opportunities.
• Complex projects that make an impact – contribute to infrastructure that connects communities and leaves a lasting legacy.
• A highly engaged culture – our latest employee engagement score is 17% above the industry average.
• People genuinely matter – safety, wellbeing, respect, honesty and collaboration are central to how we work.
• Competitive rewards and benefits – including competitive remuneration, project uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DIDO assignments, paid parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits.
• A workplace that values different perspectives – we're committed to belonging and inclusion and are a corporate member of NAWIC, providing all employees access to networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• As Bielby grows, you grow with us.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.