Program Approvals, Environment & Heritage Lead

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Perth is seeking a Program Approvals, Environment & Heritage Lead. You will integrate environmental requirements into large-scale project planning and provide input on compliance and inspections. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology and substantial experience in heritage management within construction projects. This role offers a robust benefits package and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Robust benefits for employees

Culture of growth and advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering heritage management and compliance in large scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of WA and Commonwealth heritage legislation.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Cultural Heritage Management plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all construction approval conditions and commitments.
• Liaise with customer and contractor for compliance.
• Participate in heritage risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Heritage management experience

Compliance management

Knowledge of heritage legislation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or equivalent

Job description

Program Approvals, Environment & Heritage Lead

Requisition ID: 288693

Job Summary:

In this role, you will integrate environmental requirements into large-scale project planning documents, permit applications, design criteria, construction plans, schedules, and subcontract documents. You will provide input on decisions, identify new approaches, conduct inspections, and participate in emergency response. Your work will help reduce adverse environmental impacts to ensure that the Project heritage commitments are being adhered and managed to a high standard.

Major Responsibilities:

• Monitor all construction approval conditions; MDP, Section 18, CEMP and PNR Cultural Heritage
• Management Plan (CHMP) commitments for the Project: Heritage Compliance and Assurance
• Liaise with customer and contractor team members to ensure compliance and alignment with organisational policies, frameworks and processes.
• Participate and undertake heritage risk assessments, inspections, audits, monitoring, and compliance tasks to report on and enhance heritage performance.
• Contribute to project reviews and assurance activities against approval conditions and targets.
• Update Project heritage management plans and documents as and when required.
• Identify non-conformances and provide advice to the Manager – Cultural Heritage and Senior Project Manager.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree of Science (or Arts) with a major in Anthropology/Archaeology or equivalent (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 5+ years\' experience delivering heritage management and compliance responsibilities within large scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of WA and Commonwealth heritage legislation with experience in compliance management.
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining construction/operational Cultural Heritage Management plans and frameworks.

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