Senior Construction Environmental Leader

First Nations Jobs; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

National energy infrastructure project

Career development and progression

Employee benefits and wellbeing

Collaborative and inclusive team

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities seeks an experienced Construction Environmental Manager to lead environmental planning, monitoring and compliance across major transmission infrastructure projects. This site-based role reports to the Environmental, Planning and Sustainability Director and emphasizes strong regulator and stakeholder relationships.

The role blends technical environmental expertise with leadership, strategic planning and delivery in a dynamic project environment within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing environmental outcomes on large scale construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental leadership across major transmission projects
• Develop and lead a team of high performing professionals
• Delivering proactive environmental advice and technical support to all project teams
• Implementing and maintaining Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and associated project requirements
• Maintain and implement environmental approvals, licences, permit conditions and CEMP
• Leading environmental audits, inspections and compliance activities
• Coordinate Independent Environmental Representative and Client audits
• Investigating environmental incidents and implementing corrective actions
• Reviewing and approving environmental controls within SWMS and work instructions
• Support stakeholder engagement with clients, regulators and environmental authorities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen environmental performance across projects

Skills

Environmental leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental planning

Audits & investigations

Education

Environmental Science/Management

Job description

Downer Energy & Utilities seeks an experienced Construction Environmental Manager to lead environmental planning, monitoring and compliance across major transmission infrastructure projects. This site-based role reports to the Environmental, Planning and Sustainability Director and emphasizes strong regulator and stakeholder relationships.

The role blends technical environmental expertise with leadership, strategic planning and delivery in a dynamic project environment within the energy sector.