Senior Environmental Advisor

Gamuda Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Australia, based in Melbourne Head Office, seeks an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to support major tenders nationwide, collaborating with bid managers, estimators and engineering design teams to integrate environmental requirements into submissions.

The role covers pre-contracts, EOIs, and ECI phases, with responsibility to draft strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, cost environmental risks, and embed ISC standards and carbon benchmarks into tender designs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Environmental Advisor in pre-contracts or tendering.
• Experience with major infrastructure or construction environments.
• Knowledge of planning approvals and environmental regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to translate environmental concepts into clear tender submissions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inputs for EOIs, tenders, and proposals across civil, transport, and energy sectors.
• Review tender requirements, planning approvals, and Environmental Impact Statements to identify risks and opportunities.
• Draft environmental management strategies, risk mitigation plans, and sustainability methodologies for bids.
• Collaborate with estimating, commercial, and engineering teams to cost and schedule environmental risks.
• Embed ISC rating standards and carbon reduction benchmarks into tender designs and delivery proposals.
• Participate in client workshops and pre-bid presentations to articulate Gamuda’s sustainability capability.

Skills

Environmental management

Tender writing

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Front-end project development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Planning background

Sustainability-related degree

Job description

About Us

Gamuda Engineering is a global engineering and construction leader specialising in the design, delivery, and maintenance of major Transport, Civil, and Energy Infrastructure projects. In Australia, our footprint is expanding rapidly through major infrastructure and clean energy packages.

With corporate offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, we are dedicated to attracting top talent and building an innovative, high-performing culture positioned as an employer of choice in the Australian infrastructure industry.

About the role

Based in our Melbourne Head Office, we are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to join our team assisting across major tenders, EOIs, and early contractor involvement (ECI) phases nationwide. In this strategic office-based role, you will collaborate with bid managers, estimators, and engineering design teams to ensure environmental requirements and sustainability goals are seamlessly integrated into winning tender proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, approvals, and sustainability inputs for major EOIs, tenders, and proposals across civil, transport, and energy sectors.
• Review client tender requirements, statutory planning approvals, and Environmental Impact Statements to identify key risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Draft clear, persuasive environmental management strategies, risk mitigation plans, and sustainability methodologies for bid submissions.
• Partner with estimating, commercial, and engineering teams to ensure environmental risks and opportunities are accurately costed and scheduled.
• Embed sustainability frameworks (such as ISC rating standards and carbon reduction benchmarks) into tender designs and delivery proposals.
• Participate in client workshops, interactive tender sessions, and pre-bid presentations to articulate Gamuda’s environmental and sustainability capability.

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as an Environmental Advisor, with substantial exposure to pre-contracts, tendering, or front-end project development in major infrastructure or construction.
• Strong understanding of statutory planning approvals, environmental legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to write high-quality, persuasive tender content and translate technical environmental concepts into clear submission materials.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence internal bid teams and engage professionally with clients.

What we Offer

• Lead environmental strategy on major national infrastructure and clean energy tenders.
• Clear technical and leadership pathways within a rapidly expanding Tier 1 contractor.
• Work alongside industry-leading pre-contracts, commercial, and executive teams.

Gamuda Australia encourages and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, including those from overseas and current Visa holders. Gamuda appreciates your application and we will endeavour to respond as soon as practicable.