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About us:

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

About the project:

Seymour Whyte is delivering Coomera Connector Stage 1, a key infrastructure project improving transport links between Logan City and the Gold Coast. By building additional crossings over the Coomera and Nerang Rivers, this stage will ease congestion on the M1 and provide residents in growing areas such as Helensvale and Coomera with an alternative route.

The scope of works includes bulk earthworks, hard rock excavation, ground improvements and the construction of three new bridges. 

Our team is excited about tackling the many technical challenges of this project and committed to delivering practical, well-engineered solutions that meet the needs of the project, environment and community.

We are looking for a skilled Environmental & Sustainability Manager to join our project team. You will leverage your strong stakeholder engagement abilities, proactive client engagement and proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects.  In this role, you will lead initiatives to achieve positive environmental outcomes, support the implementation of our sustainability strategy and mentor emerging talent. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project with a strong focus on environmental performance.

About the role:

• Implement and audit environmental plans and procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, report issues and advise on corrective actions.
• Manage environmental and sustainability documentation systems.
• Monitor and report on noise, water, air quality, waste, energy and flora/fauna.
• Liaise with construction teams to maintain strong environmental performance.
• Deliver training, toolbox talks and site inductions on sustainability practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and support high-risk environmental activities.
• Collect and report sustainability data to meet project goals.
• Assist with audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive innovation and share lessons learned across projects.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance, HSEQ systems and duty of care obligations.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation, Australian Standards and Industry Codes of Practice.
• IS Accredited Professional (ISAP) highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Career Development: training, mentoring programs and leadership development programs.
• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Generous Leave Benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave and birthday leave - have your birthday off on us!
• Health & Wellbeing: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494650

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.