Sustainability Director

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia SNC Lavalin Full time

We are a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation.

We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of over 37,000 consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

Our inclusive, diverse, and energized work environment is something we take pride in.

We foster an open culture founded on our core values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Role Overview

We have newly created a national position for an Associate Director of Environment & Sustainability to lead our team from Brisbane or Sydney.

In this role, you would be responsible for supporting our current portfolio of work within the renewable energy, defence, water and transportation markets nation-wide, as well as the overall growth and development of new environmental service lines and our team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Leading the environmental consultancy team, including delivery of pre and post approval works.
  • Playing a key role in the development of our environmental and sustainability capabilities across Australia's Power & Renewables, Defence, Transportation and Water markets.
  • Contributing to the development of complex project proposals/cost estimates and participating in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
  • Leading the environmental requirements across multi-sector projects and working with our global team.
  • Building and developing the environmental team, liaising with internal talent acquisition through experienced and early career recruitment.
  • Operating as a key client contact, developing environmental opportunities, managing client expectations and building lasting relationships.
  • Working with our ANZ leadership team to develop service line strategies.
  • Delivering on market strategies to determine project opportunities.

About You

You will need:

  • Established experience in growing service offerings and inhouse capabilities across the Australian environmental market.
  • A keen interest in diversifying our sustainability service line in Australia.
  • In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework and technical elements.
  • Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to develop and lead teams.
  • Exposure to writing tenders/proposals in the pursuit of winning new business.
  • Experience or interest in getting involved in Business Development to create and deliver on strategies.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Science, Environment Engineering or a related field, or experience deemed equivalent.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum + benefits

We are committed to being sensitive to your unique needs and aspirations.

We champion inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design, inspiring positive change in the world around us.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Let's create a world where everyone's potential is recognised and celebrated.



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