Sustainability Manager

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.

Job Description

Located in our national head office, our Sustainability Manager will develop and manage sustainability and environmental initiatives and reporting in close consultation with leadership and project teams.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Develop and manage sustainability and environmental strategies, action plans, policies, and training.
• Advise on ESG and environmental regulatory compliance to ensure sustainability objectives are met nationally.
• Manage collection, analysis and reporting of sustainability data across our construction operations for reporting purposes.
• Monitor, and report on key sustainability and environmental performance objectives for managing project risk and supporting continuous improvement towards sustainability goals.
• Manage external relationships with relevant sustainability industry bodies and intermediaries.
• Embed sustainability and environmental requirements into design and procurement processes.
• Coordinate and manage external sustainability consultants.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Science, Sustainability or other associated disciplines.
• Specialist environmental and sustainability experience within the Construction industry, including a high level understanding of principles and application.
• Strong understanding of Federal, State and local environmental statutes and legislation.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to develop and manage initiatives aligned with company direction.
• Ability to travel interstate where required.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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