Senior Environmental Advisor
Acciona
Senior environmental advisor overseeing compliance and sustainability on construction projects.
12d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
66,021 Employees
Service Specialisms
Infrastructure
Construction
Water
Industrial Services
Renewable Energy
Project Management
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Water Resources
Transport
Utilities
Government
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
systems management
policy implementation
documentation
training delivery
compliance assurance
stakeholder liaison
- Mentor and facilitate development of direct reports.
- Assist with managing systems to support project delivery to obtain and maintain compliance with relevant state and commonwealth environmental approvals.
- Implement Environment Policy, Management Plans, Subplan, Procedures and Legislative Requirements
- Develop and update environmental documentation including CEMP, environmental procedures, worksite environmental management plans and environmental control plans.
- Drive commitment to environment and sustainability outcomes within the project teams.
- Development and delivery of environmental training, toolboxes and inductions.
- Report to Environment and Sustainability Manager on environment and performance on systems and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, rules, procedures, standards, and policies.
- Liaise with construction teams and engineers on environmental issues.
- Provide support to the project team to enable them to meet their environment commitments.
What you bring
site experience
environmental degree
audit knowledge
safety record
leadership
communication
- Substantial site experience with environmental regulations and implementation of management plans in the construction industry.
- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Equivalent.
- Working knowledge of audit procedures and processes.
- Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's
- Highly developed communication skills and an ability to lead a team of coordinator/advisors in the field.
- Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme
- Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals
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Company
Overview
21 TWh Annually
Clean Power Output
The company's energy arm delivers significant amounts of clean power to the global grid.
9 GW Capacity
Energy Portfolio
The company operates a substantial portfolio of renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, hydro, and biomass.
€14B Value
Enterprise Value
The company has achieved a substantial market valuation, reflecting its global presence and growth.
€5B Debt
Financial Position
Despite having significant net debt, the company prioritizes heavy investment in decarbonization and sustainable solutions.
- Born from early 20th‑century engineering firms, it reinvented itself in 1997 as a champion of green infrastructure and renewable energy.
- Headquartered near Madrid, it went public on Spain’s IBEX‑35 and now spans over 40 countries.
- In infrastructure, it engineers and builds major transport corridors, bridges, tunnels, desalination plants, and urban light‑rail systems.
- Its water division tackles everything from drinking‑water treatment to large‑scale desalination and wastewater reuse projects.
- It also designs sustainable urban real‑estate and provides financial, mobility, and social‑infrastructure services.
- Flagship projects range from the Eurus wind farm in Mexico and Sydney light‑rail to Australia’s pioneering waste‑to‑energy plants.
- Unusually, it spun off its turbine unit into Nordex yet remains a top shareholder—spanning full clean‑energy value chains.
- It even crafted the world’s first prefabricated lighthouse, blending innovation and practical construction expertise.
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Excellence
- Commitment
- Collaboration
100% Renewable
Energy Source
100% of the energy used in its operations is renewable.
11,000 MW
Renewable Capacity
Global renewable energy capacity exceeds 11,000 MW.
10 Billion
Investment
Over 10 billion euros have been invested in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
30% Reduction
Carbon Emissions
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2017 levels.
- Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2017 levels.
- Part of the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) with a climate leadership rating of A.
50% Female
Female Representation in Management
Target for female representation in managerial positions by 2025.
4% Pay Gap
Gender Pay Gap
The company ensures equal pay with a gender pay gap of less than 4%.
30% Workforce
Female Workforce
In 2020, 30% of the workforce was female, reflecting progress toward diversity goals.
Mentoring Programs
Gender Diversity Initiatives
A comprehensive program includes mentoring, leadership training, and career advancement for women.
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