Senior Environmental Advisor

The Opportunity:
 
NES Fircroft are partnering with a tier 1 mining client who are after a senior environmental advisor to join their site major projects team on a rolling 12-month contract, with a multi-year pipeline of projects being funded for the next 3-5 years. This will have a particular focus around green energy and renewable projects for solar, onshore wind and power transmission construction.
 
The Role:
 
Site-based role on a 2/1 FIFO roster from Perth, with flexibility for interstate travel for those able to get their own way to and from Perth each swing. This role is critical to project adherence to all Environmental Site requirements and will include but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

• Coordination of all site environmental monitoring programs related to construction works.
• Ensuring project adherence to site environmental management plans, with a strong focus on contractor management.
• Coaching the workforce around best environmental practice, including influencing and educating stakeholders up to a Project Management level around environmental obligations.
• Ensuring compliance to part IV and V legislative requirements.
• Managing incident investigations on site for breaches of environmental compliance.

 
The Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Management or related field.
• Strong experience in site roles for mining or similar heavy industries. Exposure to large scale construction projects advantageous, particularly any experience around power system projects or linear infrastructure.
• Ability and proven experience in building relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally from a project and construction management standpoint.
• Experience around managing environmental compliance & reporting requirements.

 
The Benefits:

• High earning potential with multiple years of work in the pipeline – between $85 to $100 per hour + super depending on experience
• Long-term rolling contract with highly experienced & long tenured environmental team. Ongoing opportunities for development and progression within a stable organisation and outstanding team culture.
• Opportunity to join a leading resources organisation going through an exciting growth period, particularly from a project investment standpoint.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.