Environmental Manager – South Australia

About the role

Join Laing O’Rourke’s AUKUS team to lead environmental management for the Nuclear‑Powered Submarine Construction Yard project in Osborne, South Australia. You will drive compliance, performance and continuous improvement across a high‑profile defence infrastructure programme.

Key responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Project Environmental Management Plan, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, contractual and project requirements.
• Provide environmental leadership, guidance and technical support to project teams, contractors and suppliers to achieve exceptional environmental performance.
• Manage and develop the project environmental team through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Coordinate environmental approvals, assessments, surveys and compliance activities across all project phases.
• Review and oversee environmental documentation, management plans, method statements and contractor submissions to mitigate risk.
• Conduct inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying issues and driving corrective actions.
• Lead incident response, investigations and reporting, ensuring timely resolution and preventative measures.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in an environmental discipline (e.g., BEnvSc, BEnvMan, BSc, BEnvEng or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years experience managing environmental approvals for major infrastructure (road, rail, energy or water).
• Significant experience dealing with environmental and industry governing bodies.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain an NV1 Defence Security Clearance.

What we offer

• In‑house training and on‑the‑job development opportunities.
• Six months paid parental leave at full pay for all employees.
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave.
• Exclusive discounts across hundreds of Australian retailers.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and gender equality.