Environmental Lead

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 60,000 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
Construction of the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant will commence over the coming months and the project is expected to be completed in 2029. The Alliance will design, construct, operate and maintain the Plant which will produce 50 billion litres of drinking water per year, with provision to expand by an additional 50 billion litres per year in the future.
To help us construct the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant we will need some of Perth’s top professionals to join our team.
The Role
Reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, you will primarily be on site and responsible for the day to site management activities as well as leading and developing a cohort of environmental coordinators & advisors. You will also assist in developing and managing a budget and ongoing weekly/monthly reporting to the client and other relevant stakeholders.

Key accountabilities for the position

• Liaise with construction teams and engineers on environmental issues.
• Assist with managing systems to support project delivery to obtain and maintain compliance with relevant state and commonwealth environmental approvals.
• Report to Environment and Sustainability Manager on environment and performance on systems and improvement opportunities.
• Provide support to the project team to enable them to meet their environment commitments.
• Implement Environment Policy, Management Plans, Subplan, Procedures and Legislative Requirements
• Drive commitment to environment and sustainability outcomes within the project teams.
• Mentor and facilitate development of direct reports.
• Develop and update environmental documentation including CEMP, environmental procedures, worksite environmental management plans and environmental control plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, rules, procedures, standards, and policies.
• Development and delivery of environmental training, toolboxes and inductions.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Equivalent.
• Substantial site experience with environmental regulations and implementation of management plans in the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of audit procedures and processes.
• Highly developed communication skills and an ability to lead a team of coordinator/advisors in the field.

What we offer

• A market leader in sustainability that really cares about making the world a better place
• Gain experience on an iconic major project in the Perth metro area
• A mobile career pathway with opportunities to work across the country and the globe

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