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Program approvals, environment & heritage senior advisor

Bechtel
Posted: 4 February
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Requisition ID: 288693 Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Perth, WA 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: Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. Job Summary: The Senior Advisor AEH is responsible for integrating environmental requirements of the Environmental Management System into project-level documentation, ensuring that all permit applications, design specifications, construction plans, and contracts comply with statutory obligations. The role provides technical leadership for legislative approvals and reporting under the Airport Act 1996, EPBC Act 1999, and Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, supporting the efficient and compliant delivery of the Master Plan. Major Responsibilities: Model and promote commitment to our Values, Safety, and customer service excellence through our people practices. Integrates environmental and heritage requirements into project-level documentation including permit applications, design specifications, risk assessments, construction plans, schedules, bid specifications, and contract packages. Responsible for providing leadership for all legislative approvals and reporting obligations for assigned area/program required to ensure efficient and compliant implementation of the Airport Master Plan. Works with the customer Environmental & Heritage team and other functional leads (engineering, construction, startup, contracts, procurement, project controls, document control) to obtain documentation needed for permit applications and regulatory and contract submittals in order to deliver approvals in line with the Airports Act 1996 (and associated Regulations), Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and the Aboriginal Heritage Act (WA) 1972 processes. Support construction and leadership in assigned area/program in line with the PAPL Environment and Heritage Management System and the Airport Master Plan. Other responsibilities as reasonably directed by leadership team. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience Advanced knowledge of development and implementation of environmental management systems in the construction industry. Demonstrated experience in national and WA regulations and regulatory/resource agencies’ permitting processes and reporting. Demonstrated experience of providing strategic and technical advice to senior leadership teams. Required Knowledge and Skills: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skilfully separates root causes from symptoms. Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarises to confirm understanding. Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures. Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals. For example, stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain resources required to meet commitments. Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles. Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards 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. LI-TD1 Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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