Environmental Consultant (Civil Infrastructure)

Airswift; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Permanent position

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an Environmental Consultant/Advisor to work across infrastructure and buildings projects in the Greater Sydney area. The role mixes site-based delivery with office-based consulting, offering exposure to multiple projects and stakeholders.

Based in Sydney, the position is permanent and full-time with a hybrid pattern: 3 days on site, 1 day in the office, 1 day working from home. Salary is 140,000 AUD plus super.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning or a related discipline.
• Has worked for a delivery contractor within civil infrastructure (water, road, rail, utilities or buildings).
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, planning approval processes and regulatory requirements, plus report writing and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of environmental and sustainability services on multidisciplinary infrastructure and building projects.
• Prepare environmental management plans, strategies, approvals and compliance documentation.
• Assist with environmental approvals and planning processes, including Reviews of Environmental Factors (REFs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and other regulatory submissions.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, toolbox talks and environmental monitoring activities.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, contractors, clients and regulatory authorities to achieve environmental outcomes.
• Collect, analyse and interpret environmental data and prepare technical reports.
• Monitor project performance against environmental obligations, project controls and KPIs.
• Assist with identifying commercial opportunities and supporting business development activities.
• Stay current with environmental legislation, planning requirements and industry best practice.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Environmental Science/Engineering/Planning degree

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting an Environmental Consultant / Advisor to work across an exciting portfolio of projects within the Greater Sydney area. The company boasts several key projects within Transport, Water and Buildings sectors. As there will be an element of site-based work, those coming from a delivery contractor background will be looked upon favourably.

This is an excellent opportunity for environmental professionals who enjoy a mix of site-based project work, office-based consulting and the ability to work across a variety of projects at one time.

Location- Sydney

Duration- Permanent, Full-time – Hybrid. 3 days site, 1 day office, 1 day WFH

Salary- $140,000 + Super

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of environmental and sustainability services on multidisciplinary infrastructure and building projects.


• Prepare environmental management plans, strategies, approvals and compliance documentation.


• Assist with environmental approvals and planning processes, including Reviews of Environmental Factors (REFs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and other regulatory submissions.


• Conduct site inspections, audits, toolbox talks and environmental monitoring activities.


• Work collaboratively with project teams, contractors, clients and regulatory authorities to achieve environmental outcomes.


• Collect, analyse and interpret environmental data and prepare technical reports.


• Monitor project performance against environmental obligations, project controls and KPIs.


• Assist with identifying commercial opportunities and supporting business development activities.


• Stay current with environmental legislation, planning requirements and industry best practice.

Required Experience

• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning or a related discipline


• Has worked for a delivery contractor within the civil infrastructure domain, such as water, road, rail, utilities or buildings.


• Sound understanding of environmental legislation, planning approval processes and regulatory requirements, combined with strong report writing, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

What’s On Offer

• Diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across NSW.


• Strong pipeline of transport, water and building projects.


• Flexible and supportive working environment.


• Clear career progression pathways in a mature consultancy


• Exposure to industry-leading clients and complex infrastructure projects.


• Competitive salary package and professional development opportunities.