At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide environmental advice, monitor compliance, and support sustainability initiatives on major projects.
- Company: Join McConnell Dowell, a leader in civil infrastructure with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Impactful work, diverse projects, personal development opportunities, and supportive culture.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and individuality in a supportive environment that values your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental practices while working with passionate teams.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in construction or related field, degree in Environmental Management, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
About the role
Mc Connell Dowell is seeking an experienced Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to join our team supporting an upcoming major civil infrastructure project in metropolitan Adelaide.
Joining as the project builds towards delivery, you’ll work closely with construction teams to manage environmental risks, implement practical controls and support compliance with project and legislative requirements.
You’ll also contribute to the project’s sustainability objectives, helping monitor performance, improve practices and build environmental awareness across the project.
Key responsibilities
- Provide practical environmental advice to construction teams, ensuring compliance with project requirements and environmental legislation.
- Monitor construction activities, conduct site inspections and undertake environmental monitoring, including noise, dust and vibration.
- Identify environmental risks, implement controls and support compliance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
- Record, report and escalation environmental incidents, impacts and non-compliances.
- Support environmental inductions, training and awareness to promote responsible work practices across the project.
- Assist with sustainability initiatives, monitor performance against targets and contribute to continuous improvement and reporting.
About you
You’ll be an environmental professional who enjoys working in the field and partnering with construction teams to find practical solutions.
You’ll bring
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management or a similar discipline.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance, risk management and monitoring (noise, dust and vibration).
- Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
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.
Mc Connell 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 agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
This role is being sourced through Mc Connell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
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Environmental and Sustainability Advisor in Adelaide employer: McConnell Dowell
McConnell Dowell is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects in Yan Yean, NE Melbourne. With a strong commitment to environmental excellence, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team culture, employees can expect genuine long-term career growth and the chance to influence positive environmental practices on a large scale. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member can make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling work environment.
