Environmental Manager

Acciona; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth & development

Top Employer awards (2022–2025)

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Job summary

ACCIONA is hiring a Manager, Environmental and Sustainability in New South Wales, Australia. You will lead all environmental and sustainability activities for the Malabar System Alliance project, guiding climate, resource management and regulatory compliance from design through handover.

You will work with construction, engineering, procurement, land access and stakeholders to set strategic direction and deliver performance improvements, governance, and risk management across the program.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science or engineering.
• Experience managing environmental/sustainability on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of approvals, EPRs and legislation.
• Experience managing sustainability initiatives and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all environmental and sustainability functions across the project.
• Set governance for environmental and sustainability management to Builder PSDR.
• Ensure compliance with approvals, EPRs and legislation.
• Oversee the Construction Environmental Management Plan and sub-plans.
• Drive the Sustainability Management Plan and initiatives.
• Monitor and report on performance, targets and KPIs.
• Manage environmental and sustainability risk, incidents and audits.

Skills

Environmental management

Sustainability reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

• Great opportunity for career growth & development with a Tier 1 contractor
• Awarded Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025
• Rewarding Salary + Annual Bonuses + Yearly Salary Reviews

Project Info

ACCIONA has partnered with Sydney Water and SMEC to form the Malabar System Alliance, delivering a ten-year program to expand and modernise wastewater treatment across Sydney's south and west. The first scheme upgrades the Liverpool and Glenfield Water Resource Recovery Facilities, lifting system resilience and energy efficiency. The design is expected to improve energy efficiency by up to 60 per cent. It's a rare chance to shape critical infrastructure for two million people.

About Opportunity

As Manager, Environmental and Sustainability, you'll guide all environmental and sustainability, reporting to the Project Director. You'll set the strategic direction for environmental protection, sustainability performance, climate and resource management, and regulatory compliance through design, construction, commissioning and handover, working closely with construction, engineering, procurement, land access and stakeholder teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Direct all environmental and sustainability functions across the project
• Set governance for environmental and sustainability management to Builder PSDR
• Ensure compliance with approvals, EPRs and legislation
• Oversee the Construction Environmental Management Plan and sub-plans
• Drive the Sustainability Management Plan and initiatives
• Monitor and report on performance, targets and KPIs
• Manage environmental and sustainability risk, incidents and audits

About You

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science or engineering
• Experience managing environmental/sustainability on major projects
• Strong knowledge of approvals, EPRs and legislation
• Experience managing sustainability initiatives and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.