About the roleLaing O'Rourke are looking for an Environmental Advisor to join us working on the iconic Swan River Crossings Project in Fremantle, WA.
About the ProjectThe Swan River Crossings Project is one of Main Roads' WA's most complex and challenging projects, involving road, port, freight, river, walking, cycling, heritage and environmental considerations.The Project will replace the ageing Fremantle Traffic Bridge with Australia's first extradosed bridge, incorporating both cantilevers and cable support, that will create a striking gateway to Fremantle.The Fremantle Bridges Alliance is a consortium with Arup, WSP and Laing O'Rourke that will design and deliver the project in partnership with Main Roads WA.The project will: Replace the existing Fremantle Traffic Bridge.Provide safe and modern standard pedestrian and cycling infrastructure over the Swan River.Increase marine safety and navigational clearances for river users.Acknowledge both European and Aboriginal heritage of the area through design.
Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for coaching, mentoring and promoting excellence in project environmental matters, delivery of environmental programmes and initiatives on the project, provide advice to supervisors, project management team, employees and other project stakeholders.
About you You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science along with an intermediate level of experience, having worked on major construction projects in Australia.You will also be required to demonstrate basic environmental risk management capabilities within a major infrastructure project environment.
You will be required to keep abreast of environmental legislation, compliance and reporting requirements and be able to assist in the identification of significant factors affecting the project design.You will have an exceptional energy and drive to grow yourself and the company you work for and radiate a passion and determination to succeed and acts at all times in accordance with Laing O'Rourke guiding principles and values which means working collaboratively as One Team across businesses, teams and functions and behaving with integrity in all dealings with others.We are looking for someone who actively promotes continuous improvement and innovation and seek to learn from experiences of self and others to find better ways of doing things.
BenefitsWe work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people.
We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.
We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work.
Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
