Suburban Connect is a consortium of global leaders in tunnelling including CPB Contractors, Ghella and Acciona Construction delivering the Tunnels South package on Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East, on behalf of Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA).

We have a broad range of roles available to build our diverse and inclusive workforce, including construction and engineering, planning and environmental management, corporate support, administration, communications and many others.

SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill is now under construction, with tunnelling to start in 2026 and trains to be running by 2035.

Suburban Connect is constructing the 16kms of tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley using 4 tunnel boring machines and a range of excavation methods. The works also include 55 cross passages, 2 tunnel portal structures, 2 station box excavations and associated supports.

Primary purpose of the position:

• Lead a defined environmental delivery scope (75% field, 25% office) through the implementation, and maintenance of an established project wide environmental management system.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Monitor and report on key environmental performance requirements, EPR’s, approvals, objectives and standards for managing project environmental risks.
• Develop and build capability of Environment team through Environmental Field Leadership
• Lead environmental consultants and the collection of environmental field monitoring information.
• Develop, implement and monitor the scope specific environmental deliverables such as Workplace Environmental Management Plans
• Liaise with government bodies, IEA, Client and professional organisations on environmental matters and audits.
• Communicate environmental roles and responsibilities, review project team environmental competencies and identify training/development need Primary Client
• Mentor and lead a small team of environmental professionals

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering, Science, Sustainability or other associated discipline
• Post graduate qualifications, e.g. graduate certificate or graduate diploma in Environmental Engineering, Risk, Sustainability, Project Management or other associated disciplines.
• Current C Licence
• Minimum 5 years experience in project system implementation, audit management and environmental management.
• Desirable is for prior experience on a Victorian Big Build job with EMF / EPR exposure.

We support diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.