Senior Sustainability Advisor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Advisor to support the Project Managers, National Environment and Sustainability Manager (NESM) and our Sustainability Lead on our projects based in the Southeast Suburbs of Melbourne

Based in Berwick, this role collaborates closely with our project teams and will be a site-based role.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about Environment, Sustainability, and cultural heritage in construction, adding value to Seymour Whyte and the communities in which we work.

Seymour Whyte is a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 30 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and now 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 role:

• Assist the National Environment and Sustainability Manager (NESM) with the development and implementation of corporate procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Support Project Environmental Managers [EM’s] and Project teams in meeting sustainability delivery & reporting requirements.
• Assist in sustainability audits and validations.
• Support the construction team during the project start-up phase & delivery of Projects.
• Delivery of sustainability programmes and initiatives.
• Support the NSEM and EMs in the coordination and implementation of Design and As-Built Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) v 1.2 sustainability rating.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, Sustainability or other applicable disciplines.
• 5+ years’ experience on infrastructure civil or rail construction projects, specifically site experience.
• Experience in ISC v1.2 & understanding of V2.1.
• IS Accredited Professional (ISAP).
• Current C-Class Driver’s License.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexibility with Health & Wellbeing programs.
• Pay equity and competitive market benchmarked remuneration.
• Unique project bonus scheme generously rewards project staff for strong performance.
• Generous employee share program with VINCI — one of the largest, world-class construction companies globally.
• Purchased leave program to encourage your work/life balance.
• Paid Parental Leave and parental support.
• Culture leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Salary continuance insurance for eligible employees.
• Strong company culture where all employees are treated equally.
• Career development, mentoring, training, and leadership development programs.
• Part of VINCI Construction offering opportunity and security.

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.

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Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

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

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