Sustainability & Environment Lead – Infra Projects NZ

Acciona Construcción S/A; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development pathways

Flexible hours and study leave

Bonus incentive scheme

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an Environment & Sustainability Manager to lead the Environmental Management System and Sustainability Strategy across design and construction for New Zealand projects. You will set governance, controls and performance reporting, embedding requirements into delivery planning and commercial decisions, and lead a seven-person team.

Based in Auckland with the project moving to a site office between Warkworth and Wellsford, you will collaborate with the client, regulators and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• CEnvP or equivalent professional accreditation.
• ISC Accredited Professional status.
• Working knowledge of the RMA and Fast-track Approvals Act.
• Experience on complex civil infrastructure, PPP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own project-wide EMS implementation and continual improvement.
• Turn sustainability strategy into measurable plans and milestones.
• Embed environmental requirements into design, procurement and contracts.
• Manage and develop a team of environment and sustainability specialists.
• Control monitoring, consultant and sustainability budgets.
• Oversee assurance, audits, inspections and management reviews.
• Direct incident response, investigation and corrective action.

Skills

CEnvP

Accreditation

RMA knowledge

PPP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking an Environment & Sustainability Manager to lead the Environmental Management System and Sustainability Strategy across design and construction for New Zealand projects. You will set governance, controls and performance reporting, embedding requirements into delivery planning and commercial decisions, and lead a seven-person team.

Based in Auckland with the project moving to a site office between Warkworth and Wellsford, you will collaborate with the client, regulators and