Environmental Manager AU/NZ

INTEC Energy Solutions; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

INTEC Energy Solutions seeks an experienced Environmental Manager based in Brisbane to lead environmental compliance and performance across construction projects in Australia and New Zealand. You will provide regional leadership, technical guidance and strategic oversight, working with project teams, clients and regulators.

Reporting to the Director HSEQ AU/NZ, you will manage EMPs, ESCPs, regulatory requirements and ISO 14001 standards, and drive improvement across the project lifecycle while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years' environmental compliance experience within civil construction, energy construction or a similar infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance and risks across multiple construction projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, ISO 14001 and environmental management planning.
• Proven ability to manage environmental incidents, investigations and corrective actions while providing practical guidance to construction teams and contractors.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting skills, with a current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop site-based Environmental Advisors, coordinating environmental resources and priorities across projects in Australia and New Zealand.
• Oversee environmental compliance, audits, inspections and reporting, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, project approvals and ISO 14001.
• Review and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) and project-specific environmental requirements.
• Manage environmental risks, incidents, investigations and corrective actions, providing practical advice to construction and engineering teams.
• Build effective relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to drive environmental compliance and best practice.
• Monitor environmental performance, report on KPIs and lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives across the regional project portfolio.

Skills

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Construction industry experience

Leadership

Education

Environmental Science / Engineering / Geology degree

Job description

INTEC Energy Solutions is a global EPC and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) company delivering large-scale renewable energy solutions, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). With a growing portfolio of projects across Australia and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure while maintaining strong environmental standards and supporting a more sustainable future.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance and performance across our construction projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. Based in Brisbane, this role will provide regional leadership, technical guidance and strategic oversight, working closely with project delivery teams, senior leaders, clients and regulators.

This is an opportunity to influence environmental strategy, strengthen environmental management practices and lead a team supporting the delivery of major renewable energy projects.

About The Role

Reporting to the Director HSEQ AU/NZ, you will oversee environmental management across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, project approvals, company policies and ISO 14001 requirements.

You will work collaboratively with construction, engineering and commercial teams to identify and manage environmental risks, drive continuous improvement and embed environmental best practice throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop site-based Environmental Advisors, coordinating environmental resources and priorities across projects in Australia and New Zealand.
• Oversee environmental compliance, audits, inspections and reporting, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, project approvals and ISO 14001.
• Review and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) and project-specific environmental requirements.
• Manage environmental risks, incidents, investigations and corrective actions, providing practical advice to construction and engineering teams.
• Build effective relationships with clients, regulators, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to drive environmental compliance and best practice.
• Monitor environmental performance, report on KPIs and lead continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives across the regional project portfolio.

About You

You are a proactive environmental professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical construction experience and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You understand the realities of delivering complex projects and can translate environmental requirements into workable solutions on site.

To Be Successful, You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years' environmental compliance experience within civil construction, energy construction or a similar infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance and risks across multiple construction projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, ISO 14001 and environmental management planning.
• Proven ability to manage environmental incidents, investigations and corrective actions while providing practical guidance to construction teams and contractors.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting skills, with a current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand.

Desirable:

Experience with Australian and New Zealand environmental approval frameworks, environmental tender or design reviews, ICAM investigations, HammerTech or similar systems, and IECA membership.

Why join INTEC?

• Make an impact: Contribute to the delivery of large-scale solar and battery storage projects supporting the energy transition.
• Regional influence: Help shape environmental standards and performance across Australia and New Zealand.
• Leadership opportunity: Develop and lead environmental capability across a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced HSEQ, engineering and project delivery professionals.
• Career development: Play an active role in strengthening environmental practices, systems and sustainability initiatives as our business grows.

This role is based in Brisbane, Queensland, with frequent travel to project sites across Australia and New Zealand.

If you are passionate about environmental leadership and want to help deliver renewable energy infrastructure responsibly, we would love to hear from you.