Senior Environmental Advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite environmental leadership and practical advice across live construction activities
• Prepare, review, and implement Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP), sub-plans, and Environmental Work Method Statements
• Support compliance with environmental licenses, approvals, permits, and project conditions
• Conduct inspections, audits, and monitoring activities, including supporting corrective actions
• Deliver environmental inductions, toolbox talks, and targeted training to site teams
• Manage environmental controls, monitor their effectiveness, and coordinate necessary maintenance
• Support sustainability data collection and reporting for water, waste, fuel, energy, and materials
• Lead community and stakeholder engagement, including managing complaints and enquiries
• Mentor and support project-based environmental staff

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental roles within civil engineering and infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals, and compliance obligations
• Proven experience developing and implementing CEMPs and environmental sub-plans
• Completed training in Blue Book 1 & 2D and Erosion & Sediment Control
• Full driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to work effectively with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients

Benefits

• Generous bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
• Salary continuance insurance for eligible employees
• Generous parental leave supported by a Parental Support Toolkit
• Purchased leave options (up to four weeks) for increased flexibility
• Vehicle salary sacrifice and EV novated leasing options
• Corporate health insurance discounts and EAP mental health support
• Fitness and wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking

About the Company

Seymour Whyte is a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. We offer the agility of a Tier 2 firm with the expertise of a Tier 1, backed by the global resources of VINCI. We deliver complex civil infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment plants, bridges, and dams, providing our team members with genuine variety and long-term career opportunities.