Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Manager
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Job Description
Downer a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand acquired Hawkins in March 2017 bringing together decades of expertise in delivering high quality infrastructure and building projects.
We are seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead environmental and sustainability initiatives across one of our iconic projects in Auckland. This role will see you champion best practice sustainability outcomes embed environmental excellence into project delivery and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.
If you are passionate about making a measurable difference in environmental performance and sustainability leadership this is your chance to influence change on a major project.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Management
- Develop and implement environmental management plans.
- Hold annual sustainability workshops to identity opportunities.
- Ensure site compliance through audits and monitoring.
- Advise on low or zero-carbon technologies and emerging industry innovations.
- Keep up to date with changes in environmental legislation.
- Create waste management and biodiversity protection plans.
Sustainability Leadership
- Drive sustainability performance and celebrate achievements.
- Promote best practice sustainability and social outcomes on construction projects.
- Lead cultural change by embedding sustainability in all project stages.
- With sustainability forming a part of the Broader Outcomes deliverables support the wider initiatives in the Broader Outcomes space.
Broader Outcomes
- With sustainability forming a part of the Broader Outcomes deliverables support the wider initiatives in the Broader Outcomes space.
Data Quality & Systems
- Oversee sustainability data collection analysis and reporting to the Project Management Team and Board.
- Ensure data accuracy through auditing processes.
- Collaborate with supply chain partners to improve sustainability reporting capabilities.
People & Capability Development
- Coach and mentor operational teams in sustainability and environmental practices.
- Provide collaborative leadership across all operational levels.
Risk Management
- Identify assess and mitigate environmental and sustainability risks.
- Ensure compliance with Downers Environmental & Sustainability (ES) systems.
- Investigate non-compliance incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Health & Safety
- Support the Project Lead in fostering a strong safety culture.
- Monitor compliance with HSE legislation and internal policies.
- Promote reporting of incidents near misses and hazards in line with Downer Zero Harm principles.
What You Will Bring
- Education: Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science Engineering Sustainability or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in sustainability and environmental management ideally within large construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of NZ environmental legislation and sustainability best practice.
- Demonstrated skills in environmental approvals and project sustainability delivery.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach.
- Leadership capability with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.
Benefits Of Working with Downer
- Work with an ASX listed company working with market leaders.
- Grow your career with us we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Professional development programs
- Be part of a team that cares we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employees wellbeing needs:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- Flexible work arrangements
- A range of Corporate Benefits including:
- Discounted services (car hires hotels insurance retail stores gyms)
Why Downer
As a trusted name in infrastructure transport facilities management and construction Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting positive legacy. Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Mori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we support flexibility that works for your life inclusive leadership that values your voice and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
