About the Role We are looking for an Environmental Advisor to drive environmental compliance across the project and support the delivery of project targets for environmental protection and practices during construction work. Initially supporting one of our marine projects in Osborne SA, the role will transition into future works scheduled for South Australia.
Why Join Us? The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles, and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals, and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things!
Responsibilities will include: Providing advice to construction teams on environmental management requirements to deliver outstanding environmental outcomes. Ensuring all activities are performed in compliance with the requirements of the relevant specifications, codes and standards, which form part of the contract and environmental legal obligations. Assessing and allocating priorities as necessary & advising the environmental manager promptly. Active participation in identifying and assessing environmental initiatives and programs. Overseeing environmental monitoring programs associated with cultural heritage, ecology, water, waste, noise, and air. Undertaking inspections, audits, and environmental monitoring. Reporting, interpretation of results, and actioning of findings. Promoting and maintaining the Construction Environmental Management Plan. Successful Candidate Will Have: Tertiary qualifications in the area of environmental science/engineering, natural resource management or related field. Minimum 2 years' environmental advisory experience, preferably in a construction environment. Strong understanding of South Australian legislation including but not limited to EPA, DEW, SA Heritage Act. Ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders. Self-sufficient, requiring limited supervision with a focus on results. About Us McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction Our purpose is Providing a Better Life . We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward, and grow our people.
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all experiences and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We are not currently taking Agency submissions. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
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