Environmental Advisor - BESS Infrastructure Project

UGL; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

OneRewards program

Discounted Medibank health insurance

AIA Vitality wellness program

16 weeks paid primary parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Ongoing learning and career developm​t

Job summary

UGL is delivering a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in western Queensland, seeking an Environmental Advisor to support site environmental management across all construction phases. You will ensure compliance, coordinate with project managers and subcontractors, and drive responsible work practices on site.

This hands-on role combines field-based environmental management, reporting and stakeholder engagement, with a view to promoting sustainable outcomes while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience as an onsite Environmental Advisor in renewable energy, power, utilities, infrastructure or major projects.
• Qualifications in Environmental Science or a related discipline with knowledge of environmental legislation.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance on large-scale renewable energy/BESS construction projects, including site inspections and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence positive outcomes across project teams.
• Solutions-focused with ability to work a DIDO roster and build strong working relationships on site.

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 documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and environmental monitoring to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with environmental incidents, investigations, corrective actions and reporting.
• Work closely with project teams, supervisors and subcontractors to promote environmental awareness and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Environmental Advisor - BESS Infrastructure Project

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

• Permanent full-time employment.
• 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.

Job Ref: 269376