Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Gamuda Engineering Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression

Collaborative global team

Job summary

Gamuda Engineering Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks an experienced Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to drive environmental planning, approvals strategies, and sustainability outcomes across utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage tenders.

You will lead environmental inputs, review frameworks, and embed ISC rating targets while coordinating specialist consultancies during pre-contracts and tender phases. This role offers flexible working in a hybrid Melbourne office.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• 3–6 years’ experience as an Environmental or Sustainability Advisor in major construction, infrastructure, or renewable energy pre-contracts/tendering.
• Exposure to utility-scale solar PV, wind, BESS, or HV transmission projects is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian environmental legislation (EPA Victoria, Environment Effects Act, Planning and Environment Act).
• Proven capability in drafting high-quality tender content and translating technical environmental requirements into clear submission material.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, statutory approvals strategies, and sustainability inputs for tenders and submissions.
• Review tender documentation, EIS/EES frameworks, and statutory conditions to identify environmental risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Embed sustainability frameworks, including ISC rating tool and carbon reduction targets, into tender designs.
• Write clear, persuasive environmental management plans, risk mitigation strategies, and constructability methodologies for submission schedules.
• Assist in developing EMPs, ERSED strategies, and waste classification protocols for projects.
• Engage and direct environmental and planning consultancies during pre-contracts and tender phases.

Skills

Environmental planning

Tender submissions

Sustainability frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Gamuda Engineering is a global contractor delivering major Transport, Civil, and Energy Infrastructure projects across Australia. With corporate offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, our footprint is expanding rapidly through flagship clean energy developments - including the Mortlake Hybrid project in Victoria alongside a growing pipeline of utility-scale renewable tenders across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia.

About the Role

Based in our Melbourne Corporate Office, we are seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join our Pre-Contracts & Clean Energy team.

Reporting to the Pre-Contracts & Sustainability Lead, you will drive environmental planning, statutory approvals strategies, and sustainability rating outcomes across our portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS developments and tenders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead environmental, statutory approvals, and sustainability inputs for major clean energy EOI, RFQ, and RFT submissions.
• Review client tender documentation, EIS/EES frameworks, and statutory conditions to identify environmental risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Embed sustainability frameworks - including the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) rating tool and carbon reduction targets - into tender designs.
• Write clear, persuasive environmental management plans, risk mitigation strategies, and constructability methodologies for submission schedules.
• Assist in developing project Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), erosion and sediment control (ERSED) strategies, and waste classification protocols.
• Engage and direct specialist environmental and planning consultancies during pre-contracts and tender phases.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years’ experience as an Environmental or Sustainability Advisor in major construction, infrastructure, or renewable energy pre-contracts/tendering.
• Exposure to utility-scale solar PV, wind, BESS, or high-voltage (HV) transmission infrastructure projects is highly regarded.
• Strong working knowledge of Victorian environmental legislation (EPA Victoria, Environment Effects Act, Planning and Environment Act).
• Proven capability in drafting high-quality tender content and translating technical environmental requirements into clear submission material.

What We Offer

• Strategic role shaping landmark national clean energy developments and tender submissions.
• Central Melbourne Corporate Office location with flexible working support.
• Collaborative environment backed by a global Tier-1 contractor with clear career progression pathways.

Gamuda Australia encourages and supports a diverse workforce, including candidates from overseas and current Visa holders.

Gamuda is one of Australia’s most dynamic and innovative engineering and infrastructure companies. With a global presence, award-winning projects, and an excellent track record of delivering world‑class major projects. Our hallmark lies in our expertise to identify, pioneer, and execute groundbreaking solutions that improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Our core areas of expertise are tunnels, roads, rails, clean energy, transmission, and water.

Gamuda’s exceeding reputation coupled with our ambitious growth targets means there has never been a better time to join us.