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We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to join the Upper South Creek Network Project – CreekConnect, one of Western Sydney’s largest water infrastructure programs. This key role will support onsite environmental management across the project, ensuring best practice systems are in place and maintained, while providing mentoring, guidance, and compliance oversight to the delivery team.

You’ll report to the Project Environment Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering environmental performance outcomes that meet both regulatory and community expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major long-term project with strong leadership, collaborative culture, and a focus on innovation and sustainability.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development and implementation of the CEMP, sub-plans, and Environmental Work Method Statements
• Drive proactive stakeholder and community engagement initiatives and manage environmental enquiries and complaints
• Monitor environmental controls and advise on improvements, ensuring compliance with permits, legislation, and client obligations
• Conduct site audits and support data collection and sustainability reporting (waste, water, energy, etc.)
• Support innovation in environmental practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage and guide junior environmental team members to build capability and ensure knowledge sharing

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental roles within the construction industry
• Experience with planning, implementing, and monitoring CEMPs and sub-plans
• Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, approval conditions, and erosion/sedimentation control
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes across multiple work fronts and support a team-based culture
• Familiarity with alliance or EPCM delivery models is highly regarded
• A current driver’s licence and ability to work on active project sites

Why this project?
Upper South Creek Network Project – CreekConnect
Be part of a $1 billion, 10-year joint venture between Seymour Whyte and Jacobs, awarded by Sydney Water as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) project. As the region expands, so does the need for sustainable and resilient water solutions. The Upper South Creek Network will feature new wastewater pumping stations and gravity carriers, with the first stage of work beginning before the end of the year. The project also emphasises safety, digital engineering, and compliance with the latest standards, ensuring it meets future needs effectively.

Why Seymour Whyte?
For 30+ years, Seymour Whyte has been a leading civil contracting business in Australia. We combine the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor with the expertise of a Tier 1 company. Now, with the enhanced resources of VINCI, one of the largest and most prestigious construction companies in the world, we offer our employees and clients the best of three worlds.

What’s in it for you:

• Annually reviewed salary + unique bonus scheme.
• VINCI employee share program (Bonus shares up for grabs).
• Paid parental leave and purchased leave options .
• Health & wellbeing support.
• Birthday leave + inclusive, values-led culture.
• Long-term opportunity with strong career pipeline.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.

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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Reference code: 494406

This role is being managed by our internal HR team; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.