Environmental Field Advisor - Construction & Compliance

Spiecapag; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiecapag Australia is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support a pipeline project in Adelaide, South Australia. This site-based role collaborates with construction and project management to ensure environmental planning, compliance and field implementation align with client specifications and regulatory requirements.

You will conduct site inspections, develop environmental controls, monitor performance, and provide training while liaising with regulators and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years in environmental management on linear infrastructure projects, preferably pipeline/civil construction; 5+ years on static construction projects.
• CPESC certification or Registered Soil Practitioner preferred; experience with erosion and sediment control plans.
• Strong knowledge of EPA South Australia requirements and ISO 14001.
• Experience in environmental monitoring and impact assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholder engagement.
• Organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and work autonomously or in a team.
• Commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental policies, procedures and documentation to support compliance and sustainable project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections to identify environmental hazards and implement practical controls with the construction team.
• Complete environmental impact assessments and develop strategies to minimise impacts.
• Undertake environmental compliance audits, identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Monitor and report on key environmental performance metrics (air, noise, water, waste and energy) and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and contribute to daily, weekly and monthly reporting as required.
• Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks and ongoing coaching to crews, contractors and the project management team.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, regulators and industry bodies to support compliance and best practice.
• Support incident prevention and response, ensuring appropriate actions and learnings are captured and communicated.
• Identify opportunities and innovations to reduce the project’s carbon footprint and overall environmental impact.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Autonomous / team player

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Spiecapag Australia is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support a pipeline project in Adelaide, South Australia. This site-based role collaborates with construction and project management to ensure environmental planning, compliance and field implementation align with client specifications and regulatory requirements.

You will conduct site inspections, develop environmental controls, monitor performance, and provide training while liaising with regulators and stakeholders to