Environmental Manager – Marine Infrastructure Lead (Fixed-Term)

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

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