Environmental Advisor - Logan Faster Rail

CPB; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CPB Contractors in Brisbane is seeking an Environmental Advisor to lead the on-site environmental aspects for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. You will plan, implement and monitor environmental controls, coordinate with design and construction teams, and ensure compliance with EMS and standards.

This role requires at least five years' civil construction experience, strong communication, and a proactive, zero-harm mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ equivalent experience in a similar civil construction role.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced project environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and carry out varied environmental monitoring regimes per standards.
• Advanced erosion and sediment control experience or equivalent.
• Accountability for personal development and performance within the project team.
• Proven verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Lateral thinker who can critically interrogate information.
• Commitment to a zero harm environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day on-site environmental management, including field testing, site inspections and monitoring.
• Implement on-site environmental controls across erosion, noise, air quality and heritage aspects.
• Support applications for secondary planning approvals with design and construction teams.
• Lead internal EMS audits and maintain Environmental Management Plans and documents.

Skills

Civil Construction

Environmental Monitoring

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Zero Harm Culture

Job description

Environmental Advisor - Logan Faster Rail

• Job ID 1006284
• Job Type Permanent Full-time
• Location Aus - Brisbane
• Categories Safety / Health / Environment / Quality

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project will double the number of rail tracks and upgrade stations for a section of the Gold Coast Line from Kuraby, a suburb approximately 16km south of Brisbane’s CBD, to Beenleigh, a suburb of Logan City.

Your opportunity

Reporting into the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Advisor will lead, plan, organise and control the environmental aspects of LGCFR, including the development, implementation and control of project environmental plans.

The role is responsible for:

• Day-to-day management of all on-site environmental aspects including field testing, site inspections, and any monitoring requirements within their designated areas.
• Practical implementation of on-site environmental controls across a wide range of environmental aspects (e.g. erosion and sediment control, noise and vibration, air quality, heritage)
• Supporting the applications for secondary planning approvals in consultation with the design and construction teams
• Lead internal audits against EMS as well as developing, implementing and maintaining the Environmental Management Plans and associated documents

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Minimum 5 years’ equivalent experience within a similar role in the Civil Construction industry
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully and autonomously within a fast-paced project environment and deliver on deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop and carry out varied environmental monitoring regimes in compliance with relevant standards
• Advanced Erosion and Sediment Control or equivalent experience
• Personal accountability for own development and performance within the broader the project team
• Hold proven verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholders
• Lateral thinker with the ability to critically interrogate information
• Focus and commitment to a zero harm environment

CPB Contractors is an equal-opportunity employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement, and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.