CareerPlan

Environmental & Sustainability Manager

New ZealandFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-03

Core

Manage delivery of the Environmental Management System and Sustainability Strategy across design and construction for a major transport infrastructure project.

Role type

Senior IC Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Builds

Environmental compliance and sustainability strategy for civil infrastructure projects

Domain

Infrastructure + Environmental Management

Required skills

Environmental science, EMS implementation, sustainability strategy, team management, budget control, regulatory compliance (RMA), incident response

Preferred skills

Complex civil infrastructure experience, PPP experience

Technologies

RMA, Fast-track Approvals Act

Responsibilities

Own project-wide EMS implementation and continual improvement, Turn sustainability strategy into measurable plans and milestones, Embed environmental requirements into design, procurement and contracts, Manage and develop a team of environment and sustainability specialists, Control monitoring, consultant and sustainability budgets, Oversee assurance, audits, inspections and management reviews, Direct incident response, investigation and corrective action

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership