Senior Environmental Advisor - Construction & Infrastructure

Senior Environmental Advisor; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor based in Newcastle, NSW, with site travel across the Hunter Region to support Hunter Water Corporation's Infrastructure Delivery team. You will lead environmental performance on active construction sites, mentor a small team and provide practical, commercially aware environmental guidance to delivery partners.

With 7–10 years' experience in environmental management and strong construction site exposure, you will shape environmental management plans,

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in environmental management with construction site exposure.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation applicable to construction sites.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
• Excellent communication with contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental performance across projects in the construction delivery phase.
• Manage and provide advice on environmental issues arising across active construction sites.
• Oversee the review, implementation and ongoing improvement of environmental management plans.
• Work closely with delivery partners, contractors and joint venture stakeholders to manage environmental risks and support project outcomes.
• Guide the timely and on-scope delivery of city and community-enhancing construction projects.
• Provide senior technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support to junior team members.
• Support the delivery of major capital projects, including water and infrastructure-related works.
• Provide environmental auditing capability in the post-approvals space.
• Contribute to planning and approvals processes with the support of a broader experienced team.
• Help develop practical responses to construction-related environmental challenges across water, road, powerline or similar infrastructure sites.

Skills

Construction site experience

Environmental legislation knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing and communication

Driver's licence and white card

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management or related discipline

Auditor qualification, or willingness to obtain and maintain Environmental Lead Auditor accreditation

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor based in Newcastle, NSW, with site travel across the Hunter Region to support Hunter Water Corporation's Infrastructure Delivery team. You will lead environmental performance on active construction sites, mentor a small team and provide practical, commercially aware environmental guidance to delivery partners.

With 7–10 years' experience in environmental management and strong construction site exposure, you will shape environmental management plans,