About Laing O'Rourke
Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise.  

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the role
We are currently seeking Environmental Managers in Adelaide. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise. 

This Expression of Interest is your opportunity to position yourself for future roles delivering complex, career-defining work alongside some of the industry's best talent.

South Australia offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class food and wine, stunning beaches, renowned wine regions and around 200 festivals and major events each year. Combined with its welcoming community, balanced pace of life and strong investment in future industries, Adelaide is an exciting place to build both a career and a life.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Project Environmental Management Plan, ensuring compliance with project, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Provide environmental leadership, guidance and technical support to project teams, contractors and suppliers to drive exceptional environmental performance.
• Manage and develop the project environmental team through coaching, mentoring, performance management and capability development.
• Coordinate environmental approvals, assessments, surveys and compliance activities across all phases of project delivery.
• Review and oversee environmental documentation, management plans, method statements and contractor submissions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying issues and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Lead environmental incident response, investigations and reporting, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of preventative measures.
  
  

About you 

• A tertiary qualification in Environment related studies (BEnvSc, BEnvMan, BSc, BEnvEng or equivalent degree)
• At least 7 years prior experience managing environmental approvals for major infrastructure in the road, rail, energy or water markets.
• Significant experience dealing with environmental and industry-based governing bodies.
• Eligibility to obtain an NV1 security clearance is a requirement for this role. 

Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, and 2024. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact. 

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.