Environmental Advisor Environment & Sustainability · Sydney

Job Description

About usAbergeldie is a locally owned contractor with 30 years’ industry experience in Australia and New Zealand. We design and deliver projects in the Water, Bridges, Transport, Underground, Energy and Remediation industry sectors. Projects include dams, bridges, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment process facilities, rail infrastructure, mining infrastructure, electrical substations, marine works and pipeline rehabilitation: the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities. About the opportunity As an Environmental Advisor on the Hill Road Upgrade, based in the Sydney Olympic Park/Lidcombe area, you’ll ensure the project meets NSW environmental regulations and sustainability goals. This pivotal upgrade will improve accessibility and ease congestion, with your role focusing on managing environmental impacts, conducting risk assessments, and driving sustainability efforts to protect the local environment and deliver lasting community benefits. Day to day, you will: Provide operational environmental and sustainability guidance across the project, fostering a culture of best practice and compliance Develop, review, and support construction environmental management plans, environmental risk assessments, and sustainability management plans Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits, investigating any incidents to ensure prompt resolution Identify and manage environmental and sustainability risks while ensuring compliance with all obligations Offer technical environmental and sustainability input to support the tender process Educate and build our project teams' knowledge of environmental and sustainability requirements Liaise with clients, government bodies, and regulatory authorities on all environmental and sustainability matters Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators for sustainability and environmental objectives throughout the project lifecycle What you’ll bring to the team Requirements include 5+ years of experience as an Environmental Advisor, within Civil Construction Qualifications in Environmental Science or a related discipline, with in-depth knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks Proven expertise in applying and managing environmental standards, particularly ISO 14001, across complex, high-profile projects Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams, clients, and regulatory bodies A strategic mindset to foresee risks, implement proactive solutions, and ensure top-tier environmental compliance and sustainability. Proven ability to integrate environmental objectives into project goals, fostering a culture of environmental excellence. Why you should work with us Our people are what make Abergeldie successful, and we make sure that this is the kind of place where great people enjoy working for the long term. We have a range of employee benefits including the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme, where all eligible employees share in the benefits of the projects they have helped to deliver. When we deliver winning projects, we celebrate success together! Interested? If this sounds like you then APPLY NOW or reach out to Dee Paton ( )for more information.#bestpeople #bestdelivery #bestplanning #J-18808-Ljbffr