Senior Environmental Advisor

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure, and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Job Description

• Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals
• Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's
• Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme

Join ACCIONA and be part of a team delivering one of New Zealand's most significant transport infrastructure projects. The Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project will enhance connectivity, improve safety and support regional growth, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

About the Opportunity

In this key role, you will administer, implement, and maintain the environmental management plan for the project, supporting delivery to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and ACCIONA's system requirements. You'll lead environmental approvals, risk management, incident response, and monitoring programs, while promoting best practices and continuous improvement across sustainability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with construction teams and engineers on environmental issues.
• Obtain and maintain compliance within environmental approvals.
• Report to Environment and Sustainability Manager on environment and performance on systems and improvement opportunities.
• Implement Environment Policy, Management Plans, Subplan, Procedures and Legislative Requirements
• Mentor and facilitate development of direct reports.
• Develop and update environmental documentation.
• Development and delivery of environmental training, toolboxes and inductions.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Equivalent.
• Substantial site experience with environmental regulations and implementation of management plans in the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of audit procedures and processes.
• Highly developed communication skills and an ability to lead a team of coordinator/advisors in the field.

The project will initially be based in Auckland and then move to an office between Warkworth and Wellsford.

What we offer
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.