Environmental Advisor

UGL; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OneRewards program

Medibank health insurance discount

AIA Vitality wellness program

16 weeks paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Learning and career development

Job summary

UGL is delivering a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in regional western Queensland. The Environmental Advisor will support environmental compliance, lead field-based environmental management, and work with project managers, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure responsible practices across all construction phases.

The role involves hands-on environmental management, reporting and liaison to promote compliance with legislation while supporting Australia’s digital and energy

Qualifications

• Experience as an onsite Environmental Advisor on renewable energy, power, utilities, infrastructure, or major projects.
• Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline with knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance across large-scale renewable energy, transmission, substation or BESS construction projects, including site inspections and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day environmental support across construction activities, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Embed and maintain environmental management plans, procedures and associated documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and environmental monitoring to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with environmental incidents, investigations, corrective actions and compliance reporting.
• Work closely with project teams, supervisors and subcontractors to promote environmental awareness and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

DIDO roster

Renewable energy projects

Education

Environmental Science degree

Related discipline

Job description

Greenfield construction. Major energy infrastructure project. Long-term opportunities with UGL.

Join UGL on the delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project supporting critical data centre infrastructure in regional western Queensland.

This is a rare opportunity to be involved from the earliest stages of project delivery through to completion, working on a large-scale construction project that will play an important role in supporting Australia's growing digital and energy infrastructure needs.

Why this role

• Be involved from project commencement through to completion.
• Support the delivery of a major BESS and energy infrastructure project.
• Work with one of Australia's leading engineering and construction companies.
• Join a collaborative project team with experienced HSE and project leaders.
• Secure a permanent role backed by UGL's strong pipeline of energy and infrastructure projects.

About the role

Reporting to the Site HSE Manager, you'll provide environmental support across all phases of construction, helping the project meet its environmental obligations while promoting responsible work practices on site.

This is a hands‑on role combining field‑based environmental management, compliance, reporting and stakeholder engagement. You'll work closely with project managers, supervisors and subcontractors to drive positive environmental outcomes while maintaining compliance with project requirements and relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day environmental support across construction activities, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Embed and maintain environmental management plans, procedures and associated documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and environmental monitoring to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with environmental incidents, investigations, corrective actions and compliance reporting.
• Work closely with project teams, supervisors and subcontractors to promote environmental awareness and drive continuous improvement.

About You

• Experience as an onsite Environmental Advisor within renewable energy, power, utilities, infrastructure, or other major project environments.
• Qualifications in Environmental Science or a related discipline, with sound knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance across large-scale renewable energy, transmission, substation or BESS construction projects, including site inspections and reporting activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence positive environmental outcomes across project teams and subcontractors.
• A solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to work a DIDO roster and build strong working relationships across site teams.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build your career across UGL's growing energy and infrastructure portfolio.
• Access to UGL's OneRewards program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• AIA Vitality wellness program.
• 16 weeks paid primary parental leave.
• Salary continuance insurance.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

About UGL

UGL is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, maintenance and project management services across the infrastructure, energy, resources and utilities sectors. As part of the CIMIC Group, we offer long-term career opportunities, challenging projects and a supportive team environment where people can thrive.

UGL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature-aged workers and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a pre-employment medical.

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