Environmental Manager

HEB Construction; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction is delivering the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project in Picton, a landmark marine infrastructure programme in New Zealand. We seek an experienced Environmental Manager to provide strategic and practical leadership across all delivery stages, reporting to the Project Director on environmental performance.

This fixed-term role runs until 2029. You will lead environmental management, drive EMS implementation, manage consent obligations, audits and reporting, and mentor a team of

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, Ecology or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in environmental management within construction, infrastructure or a similar industry.
• Proven success managing consent compliance and environmental risk.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating specialist consultants and contractors.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence project teams and drive positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental management and compliance across the project.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of environmental management systems.
• Manage consent obligations, environmental monitoring, audits and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, iwi, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate ecological and specialist environmental programmes.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and risk management activities.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental best practice across project operations.
• Mentor and develop a team of environmental professionals and specialists.

Skills

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Management/Planning/Ecology

Job description

Help shape one of New Zealand’s most significant marine infrastructure projects.

HEB is delivering the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project in Picton, a landmark project that will support the next generation of rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries. This complex marine infrastructure programme includes the construction of a new ferry wharf, installation of a new linkspan, and major terminal interface upgrades, helping strengthen one of New Zealand’s most important transport connections between the North and South Islands.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental and sustainability performance across this high-profile project. Reporting to the Project Director, you will provide strategic and practical environmental leadership, ensuring compliance, environmental excellence and sustainable outcomes across all stages of delivery. This is a fixed term role until 2029.

What you'll be doing

• Leading environmental management and compliance across the project
• Driving implementation and continuous improvement of environmental management systems
• Managing consent obligations, environmental monitoring, audits and reporting
• Building strong relationships with clients, regulators, iwi, consultants and project stakeholders
• Coordinating ecological and specialist environmental programmes
• Leading environmental incident investigations and risk management activities
• Driving sustainability initiatives and environmental best practice across project operations
• Mentoring and developing a team of environmental professionals and specialists

What you'll bring

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, Ecology or a related discipline
• Strong experience in environmental management within construction, infrastructure or a similar industry
• Proven success managing consent compliance and environmental risk
• Experience leading teams and coordinating specialist consultants and contractors
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence project teams and drive positive outcomes

Why HEB?

This is a rare opportunity to take a lead environmental role on a nationally significant infrastructure project that will leave a lasting legacy for New Zealand. You'll join a high-performing team delivering complex marine works while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty of the Marlborough region.

At HEB, We areOpen, Real, Together, We Care and We Deliver. If these values resonate with you and you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.