Sustainability Lead

fultonhogan; Richmond Shire; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Southern Region Construction is seeking a Sustainability Lead to drive sustainability systems, plans, ratings and reporting for an upcoming infrastructure project.

Reporting to the project leadership team, you will embed practical initiatives across design and construction, manage risks and opportunities, and coordinate with project teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and review Sustainability Management Plans.
• Experience delivering sustainability plans, reporting and self-assessment submissions.
• Strong data assurance and technical writing skills, plus stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review the Sustainability Management Plan and Package Sustainability Implementation Plan.
• Lead Infrastructure Sustainability submissions and evidence, assurance and completion.
• Monitor targets and risks, maintain sustainability data and reporting, escalate issues.
• Collaborate with design, delivery, procurement and commercial teams to embed sustainable solutions.
• Lead inspections, audits and assurance activities and close out findings.
• Provide practical advice to project personnel and represent sustainability in forums.

Skills

Sustainability planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Education

Bachelors in Sustainability / Environmental Science / Engineering / Environmental Management

Tools

EMS Lead Auditor

Job description

Our Fulton Hogan Southern Region Construction business is seeking a Sustainability Lead for an upcoming infrastructure project.

Reporting to the project leadership team, you will lead sustainability systems, plans, ratings and reporting; ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements; and embed practical initiatives across design and construction. Working with project teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders, you will manage risks and opportunities and drive measurable improvement.

Key accountabilities include:

• Develop, implement and review the Sustainability Management Plan and Package Sustainability Implementation Plan.
• Lead Infrastructure Sustainability, client self-assessment or equivalent rating submissions, including evidence, assurance and completion requirements.
• Monitor targets, risks and milestones, maintain accurate sustainability data and reporting, and escalated emerging issues.
• Partner with design, delivery, procurement and commercial teams to embed sustainable solutions across the project lifecycle.
• Lead inspections, audits and assurance activities, ensuring findings are recorded and closed out.
• Provide practical advice and coaching to project personnel, designers and subcontractors, and represent sustainability in project and stakeholder forums.

How you’ll connect to the role?

You will hold tertiary qualifications in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, environmental management or a related discipline, with relevant experience in construction, civil infrastructure, road or rail.

You will have experience delivering sustainability plans, reporting and rating or self-assessment submissions, ideally including Infrastructure Sustainability ratings. Strong data assurance, technical writing, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to turn commitments into practical project actions.

Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional and Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor qualifications are desirable.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.