Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

at  ACCIONA

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 55,000 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.
Job Description
The Project
Somerton Intermodal Terminal is a flagship project for the freight rail industry and will offer a location that services the longer train profiles proposed as part of the Federal Governments Inland Rail commitment. The new intermodal rail hub is an exciting new $400m Design and Construct (D&C) project that will involve, groundworks, track renewals, heavy duty pavements, structures and signalling.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Site Based role located at Somerton
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
• Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement

The Opportunity
Reporting into the Project Director the Environmental and Sustainability Advisor will be primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual environmental specifications, environmental legislation, planning approvals, and other relevant contractual and stakeholder environmental requirements.

Key Accountabilities for the position will be:

• Support the implementation of environmental management and sustainability measures as defined by the Project Environmental Management Plan, contractual, and legislative requirements
• Assist with identification and implementation of sustainability initiatives.
• Supports the planning, inspection and monitoring of construction activities linked to environmental constraints/risks such as vegetation clearing, night works, heritage protection and salvage, contamination management, etc.
• Conduct regular environmental and sustainability inspections and monitoring requirements as defined in the Project Environmental Management Plans (i.e. noise, vibration, water, and air quality, etc.).
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance against environment and sustainability requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ideally Tertiary qualified in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or equivalent
• Minimum 2 post graduating experience in the application of Environmental Management principles
• Demonstrated experience in inspection and monitoring of construction activities linked to environmental constraints/risks such as vegetation clearing, night works, heritage protection and salvage, contamination management, etc.
• Fluent in the Microsoft Office suite of desktop applications and related software packages, with proficiency in Excel a must

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s 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 3,000 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

Please refer the Job description for details