Environmental Manager
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Job Summary
ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across construction projects. The role ensures all environmental approvals legislative requirements and project environmental management plans are implemented and maintained while supporting project delivery through effective risk management monitoring reporting stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement of environmental performance.Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance approvals and sustainability performance on a major construction project. Reporting to the Project Director you will be responsible for preparing implementing and maintaining the Project Environmental Management Plan while ensuring compliance with all environmental legislation contractual obligations approvals and project requirements.
This role will work closely with project teams clients regulators consultants and subcontractors to proactively manage environmental risks support project delivery and drive a culture of environmental excellence across all construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and ongoing management of the projects Environmental Management Plan.
- Ensure compliance with environmental approvals licences permits contractual requirements and relevant legislation.
- Coordinate environmental inspections monitoring programs audits testing and reporting activities.
- Manage environmental risks incidents non-conformances and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement.
- Obtain and maintain required environmental approvals including licence applications consistency assessments out-of-hours approvals and early works permits.
- Develop and implement erosion and sediment control measures and other environmental management initiatives.
- Liaise with environmental authorities clients consultants subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure compliance obligations are met.
- Deliver environmental training coaching and mentoring to project personnel and subcontractors.
- Support design and construction teams by identifying environmental requirements and practical solutions that minimise project impacts.
- Maintain environmental management system certification requirements and provide regular performance reporting to project leadership.
Required Skills and Competencies
About You
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science Environmental Management Sustainability or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years experience applying environmental management principles within construction infrastructure or civil projects.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation approvals auditing processes and compliance management.
- Experience managing environmental incidents investigations reporting and corrective actions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement communication leadership and relationship-building skills.
- Strong planning organisational and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to risk management.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major project while driving environmental performance compliance and sustainable outcomes across all stages of construction.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer& 2025 certification in Australia which certifies the companys commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002 ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3000 people in its renewable energy infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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About Company
ACCIONA has successfully delivered major infrastructure projects in Canada since 2000. Its leadership and experience span the entire value chain, from research and development to construction, operation and maintenance of projects.
