Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

The core mission is to support the project team in managing environmental impacts and delivering sustainability commitments. On a day-to-day basis, you will implement and maintain environmental plans, procedures and registers, and advise site teams and subcontractors on permits, controls and good practices. You will monitor construction activities for risks such as pollution, dust, noise, vibration, water, soil, ecology and waste, conducting site inspections and audits, recording findings and tracking corrective actions through to completion. You will also support the investigation and reporting of environmental incidents, near misses, complaints and non-compliances. A significant part of the role involves promoting waste prevention, reuse, recycling, responsible material use and efficient management of water and energy. You will support monitoring and reporting of sustainability targets, including waste, carbon, energy, water and responsible sourcing. You will review environmental aspects of construction plans, method statements, risk assessments and subcontractor documentation, and deliver environmental briefings and toolbox talks. Maintaining accurate records, monitoring data, permits and inspection reports is essential, as is contributing to sustainability reporting and project handover. Over the longer term, you will help the project meet its environmental obligations and improve its sustainability performance, leaving a positive legacy.

You will gain deep practical experience in implementing environmental management systems on a large construction project, from plan development to audit and handover. You will learn how to interpret and apply environmental permits and regulations in a live site setting, and how to conduct inspections, incident investigations and corrective-action tracking. Exposure to sustainability reporting will build your skills in data collection and analysis for waste, carbon, energy and water. You will also develop strong stakeholder engagement abilities, learning to influence subcontractors and site teams who may not have environmental backgrounds. Working with Bouygues Construction Australia, you will see how a global contractor balances environmental commitments with project delivery, and you may receive training in company-specific systems, tools and procedures. There is also potential to learn about low-carbon materials and circular economy practices, given the company's focus on sustainable construction. Mentorship from experienced environmental professionals and the chance to contribute to nation-shaping projects will accelerate your professional growth.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, sustainability or a related discipline. They have hands-on experience in an environmental or sustainability role, ideally on construction or infrastructure projects. They understand construction environmental controls, site inspections, incident reporting and compliance processes, and they are familiar with environmental management systems, audits and corrective-action tracking. They can communicate clearly with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders, and they are confident giving practical advice. They have strong observation and analytical skills to spot risks, non-compliances and improvement opportunities. Beyond technical skills, they are collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic site environment. Experience with waste, carbon, energy and water monitoring is valued, as is knowledge of Australian environmental regulations. The candidate should also align with Bouygues values of teamwork, simplicity, trust and pioneering spirit, and be committed to safety and ethical standards.

Tailor your application to show you understand the construction site environment, not just sustainability theory. Highlight any experience with environmental management systems on civil, road, rail or renewable energy projects. Mention specific environmental controls you have implemented, such as dust suppression, sediment basins, noise monitoring, or waste segregation. Bouygues Construction Australia values practical advice and site credibility, so use examples where you advised subcontractors or site teams on compliance issues. In your cover letter, connect your motivation to their mission of sustainable construction and their commitment to low-carbon infrastructure. If you have worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or on projects with cultural heritage considerations, bring that forward, as diversity and inclusion are explicitly valued. For the interview, prepare to discuss how you would handle a non-compliance or a complaint, and show you can balance environmental protection with project delivery pressures. Familiarise yourself with Australian environmental regulations and the project approval conditions that apply to major infrastructure.

This role focuses on the environmental and sustainability aspects of a major construction or infrastructure project. You will likely work on waste reduction, recycling and responsible material use, as well as monitoring and reducing carbon, energy and water consumption. Biodiversity and pollution prevention will be part of your daily focus, ensuring construction activities do not harm soil, water, air or local ecosystems. You may contribute to sustainability reporting, tracking targets and providing data for project or corporate disclosures. Given Bouygues Construction's commitment to low-carbon energy and sustainable construction, you could be involved in initiatives to reduce the project's carbon footprint, such as using low-carbon materials or optimising transport and logistics. Social sustainability may also feature, particularly if the project engages with local communities or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. The role is heavily compliance-oriented, so you will spend significant time ensuring that environmental permits and regulations are followed, which is foundational to any credible sustainability strategy.

A key challenge will be influencing site teams and subcontractors to prioritise environmental controls when they are under pressure to meet construction deadlines. You may face resistance or apathy, and you will need to use clear communication and practical reasoning to gain cooperation. Another challenge is the sheer breadth of environmental risks on a construction site, from dust and noise to water pollution and waste, requiring you to stay vigilant and organised. Managing multiple inspections, audits, records and reporting deadlines can be demanding, especially when incidents or complaints arise unexpectedly. You might also have to navigate complex regulatory requirements and ensure compliance across different project phases. Working in a large global organisation means dealing with corporate procedures and reporting lines, which can sometimes slow decision-making. Additionally, you may need to balance the project's sustainability goals with cost and time constraints, finding pragmatic solutions that satisfy both. The role can be physically demanding, with time split between office and site, exposed to weather and site conditions.

A typical day might start with a site walk to inspect environmental controls, check for dust, noise, sediment runoff or waste segregation issues. You could then review subcontractor documentation, permits or method statements, and follow up on corrective actions from previous inspections. You might deliver a toolbox talk on an environmental topic or brief a new subcontractor on site rules. After lunch, you could conduct an audit or incident investigation, record findings and update the environmental register. You will likely have meetings with the project team to discuss upcoming works and any environmental risks, and you may need to respond to a complaint or a regulator query. Administrative tasks like data entry, report writing or preparing evidence for handover will also feature. The day is varied and often reactive, balancing planned inspections with unplanned issues. You will spend time both in the office and outdoors on site, interacting with a wide range of people.

This role sits within a large global construction group, so there is potential to move into more senior environmental or sustainability positions on larger projects, or to specialise in areas like carbon accounting, waste management or environmental compliance. Bouygues Construction operates in more than 60 countries, which could open opportunities for international assignments or collaboration with global sustainability teams. You might also transition into a corporate sustainability role, contributing to group-level strategy or reporting. The company's focus on low-carbon energy and sustainable construction means you could develop expertise in emerging areas such as embodied carbon, circular economy or green building certifications. As you gain experience, you could take on leadership of a project's environmental function or move into an advisory role supporting multiple projects. The skills you build in stakeholder engagement and audit management are transferable to other sectors, but within Bouygues, the growth path likely leads to senior advisor, environmental manager or sustainability manager roles.

You will interact daily with the project team, including site managers, engineers, supervisors and construction workers, providing advice and monitoring compliance. Subcontractors are key stakeholders, as you will review their documentation, deliver briefings and ensure their activities meet environmental requirements. You will also work with the project leadership team, updating them on environmental performance, risks and incidents. Externally, you may engage with regulators, clients, local councils and community members, especially when dealing with complaints or permit conditions. Within Bouygues Construction Australia, you might liaise with the corporate sustainability or environment function, sharing data and aligning with group targets. You could also coordinate with environmental consultants, auditors or specialists for monitoring and assessments. The nature of interactions ranges from formal audits and reports to informal toolbox talks and site walks, requiring you to adapt your communication style to each audience.