Environmental Manager - South Australia

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job dev

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an Environmental Manager to join our AUKUS team on the Osborne, South Australia program. You will lead delivery of environmental management plans, ensure regulatory and contract compliance, and drive performance across project teams and contractors.

The role requires a tertiary environmental degree, 7+ years in major infrastructure approvals, and capability to work with governing bodies; Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in Environment related studies (BEnvSc, BEnvMan, BSc, BEnvEng or equivalent).
• Significant experience dealing with environmental and industry governing bodies.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 level Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Project Environmental Management Plan, ensuring compliance with project, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide environmental leadership, guidance and technical support to project teams, contractors and suppliers to drive environmental performance.
• Manage and develop the project environmental team through coaching, mentoring, performance management and capability development.
• Coordinate environmental approvals, assessments, surveys and compliance activities across all phases of project delivery.
• Review and oversee environmental documentation, management plans, method statements and contractor submissions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying issues and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Lead environmental incident response, investigations and reporting, ensuring timely resolution and preventative measures.

Education

BEnvSc, BEnvMan, BSc, BEnvEng or equivalent

Job description

About the project

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program.

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

Benefits

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

We are currently seeking a Environmental Manager to join our AUKUS team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Project Environmental Management Plan, ensuring compliance with project, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide environmental leadership, guidance and technical support to project teams, contractors and suppliers to drive exceptional environmental performance.
• Manage and develop the project environmental team through coaching, mentoring, performance management and capability development.
• Coordinate environmental approvals, assessments, surveys and compliance activities across all phases of project delivery.
• Review and oversee environmental documentation, management plans, method statements and contractor submissions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying issues and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Lead environmental incident response, investigations and reporting, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of preventative measures.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Environment related studies (BEnvSc, BEnvMan, BSc, BEnvEng or equivalent degree)
• At least 7 years prior experience managing environmental approvals for major infrastructure in the road, rail, energy or water markets.
• Significant experience dealing with environmental and industry-based governing bodies.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.