Environmental Manager

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer Australia

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Manager, Environmental and Sustainability to lead environmental protection, sustainability performance, climate and resource management across major projects in Australia. You will set strategic direction and partner with construction, engineering, procurement, and stakeholders to deliver compliant and sustainable outcomes.

You will drive governance, manage risk and reporting, and influence decisions from design through handover, ensuring regulatory approvals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Environmental Science or Engineering.
• Experience leading environmental/sustainability on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of approvals, EPRs and legislation.
• Proven ability to report on sustainability initiatives and governance.
• 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 Science

Sustainability Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification 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 in 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.

Job Description

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

Required Skills and Competencies

• 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. ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.