Sustainability Advisor - Faster Rail

CPB; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to support the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project from tender through delivery. You will identify opportunities to improve sustainability outcomes, educate project teams on sustainable design, and monitor performance against ISC Rating and other frameworks.

You will work with design, procurement and construction teams to embed sustainability into delivery and explore innovative approaches to achieve better environmental outcomes on major

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering or environmental science.
• At least 3 years of sustainability management experience.
• Strong understanding of environment and sustainability legislation, policy and rating frameworks (ISC Rating Scheme).
• Ability to influence people, nurture relationships and upskill peers.
• Experience delivering design and as-built ratings in major construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve sustainability outcomes in construction and operations.
• Engage project teams on sustainable design and construction practices.
• Monitor and report sustainability performance, tracking metrics against ISC Rating.
• Collaborate with design, procurement and construction teams to embed sustainability into delivery.
• Explore innovations to drive sustainability outcomes on projects.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Upskilling peers

Innovative thinking

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental science degree

Job description

Sustainability Advisor - Faster Rail

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project will double the number of rail tracks and upgrade stations for a section of the Gold Coast Line from Kuraby, a suburb approximately 16km south of Brisbane’s CBD, to Beenleigh, a suburb of Logan City.

Your opportunity

Reporting into the Sustainability Lead, the Sustainability Advisor will support projects in both tender and delivery phase.

The role is responsible for:

• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve sustainability outcomes in both construction and operation

• Engage and educate project teams on sustainable design and construction practices and principles.
• Identification, implementation and monitoring of sustainability in design principles across key design milestones on the project
• Reporting on sustainability performance, including tracking metrics against the Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating tool
• Working in collaboration with the design, procurement and construction teams and disciplines to embed sustainability into project delivery
• Investigating alternatives and innovations to drive sustainability outcomes on projects

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Relevant degree in engineering or environmental science and at least 3 years professional experience in sustainability management
• Strong understanding of relevant environment and sustainability legislation, policy, guidelines and rating frameworks including the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) Rating Scheme
• Ability to influence people, nurture relationships and upskill non- subject matter experts and peers
• Practical experience in delivering design and as built ratings. Employment history that includes major construction projects is preferred
• Innovation, enthusiasm and lateral thinking

CPB Contractors is an equal-opportunity employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement, and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.