Senior Sustainability Specialist

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Great infrastructure transforms communities.  Our customers' projects have a higher purpose - their roads, rail, communications, airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world. A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.

Job Summary:

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Sustainability Specialist to work with business line teams in the public infrastructure, defence, and clean energy sectors to develop a strategic approach to prospects and support proposal development and staffing selection. This role is responsible to understand sustainability priorities in the region, of the customers and Bechtel’s own goals to apply to value added approaches and execution risk reduction.

Position to be based in Brisbane or Sydney, with travel required.

This is a fulltime position with possible work from home options as per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.  Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with function or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with business development teams to understand sector priorities and goals, customers’ sustainability objectives and ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
• Identify key stakeholder entities in the region that may affect project success and our reputation, and consider indigenous and stakeholder engagement and partnering opportunities.
• Identify and understand social performance requirements (e.g. license to operate) in different sectors and areas and anticipate requirements for prospects under consideration.
• Coordinate with functional colleagues (Engineering, Procurement, Construction ES&H, etc.) to assess Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and Management Plan and consultation commitments and their integration into early project planning.
• Maintain current working knowledge of relevant legislation and industry practice and remain aware of trends, developing issues and requirements.
• Support sustainability input into proposals, and assist in project start-up sustainability plans and deliverables.
• Administer Bechtel Australia Reconciliation Action Plan
• Be guided by our vision, values and commitments including fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust and collaboration.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Formal qualifications in a relevant discipline such as planning, sustainability, communications/public affairs, community relations or environment.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience and understanding of social performance requirements and sustainability concepts as applied to the construction industry, defence and/or infrastructure.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver project objectives. 
• Experience building effective working relationships with indigenous peoples and delivering agreed initiatives.
• Experience with getting to know and understand community concerns and interests and identifying appropriate responses, including understanding function of local governments
• Knowledge of national sustainability related requirements and relevant industry sector standards or initiatives for sustainability, and best management practices for minimizing potential environmental and social impacts and promoting benefits and innovation during project execution. 
• Strong communication skills, good listener, clear and concise writing ability.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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