Senior Environmental Manager – Construction & Transmission

Downer; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Nationally significant energy projects

Professional development and career

Employee benefits and wellbeing

Collaborative and inclusive team

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible workplace practices

Contribution to energy transition

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced Construction Environmental Manager to join our Sustainability & Environment team and support the delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects.

This site-based leadership role provides environmental planning, monitoring, reporting and compliance support across complex construction programs, ensuring environmental obligations are met while building strong relationships with regulators, clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading environmental outcomes on large infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership and team mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental leadership across major transmission projects
• Deliver proactive environmental advice and technical support to project teams
• Develop and lead a team of high performing professionals
• Implement and maintain Environmental Management Plans and project requirements
• Maintain environmental approvals, licences, permit conditions and CEMP
• Lead environmental audits, inspections and compliance activities
• Coordinate Independent Environmental Representative and Client audits
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions
• Review environmental controls within SWMS and work instructions
• Support stakeholder engagement with clients, regulators and environmental authorities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects

Skills

Environmental management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science

Job description

Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced Construction Environmental Manager to join our Sustainability & Environment team and support the delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects.

This site-based leadership role provides environmental planning, monitoring, reporting and compliance support across complex construction programs, ensuring environmental obligations are met while building strong relationships with regulators, clients and project stakeholders.