​​Environment Delivery Manager – Major Projects (Class A and B)​

• Location: Sydney
• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy

The Opportunity

As the Environmental Delivery Manager you will be responsible for the post environmental approval governance for Major Projects and for providing specialist environmental advice on post approval environmental matters across a portfolio of major transmission projects. You will be an expert at developing and delivering Major Project`s Construction Environmental Management Framework (CEMF) setting out environmental management standards.  As part of your role you will engage and negotiate with the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) and agencies (such as BCD and Heritage NSW) with regards to post-approvals environmental management   requirements including Environmental Management Plans. You will also be responsible for strategic management and advice on post-approval environmental management issues across Major Projects.

This position reports to the HSE Director Major Projects and works in collaboration with the Senior Environmental & Sustainability Manager and relevant Major Project Environmental Managers.

About You

• Tertiary qualification at degree level in an environmental planning/management related discipline

• Good understanding and demonstrated experience in the use of geographic information systems related to environmental planning and management.

• Demonstrated extensive understanding of the environmental and social aspects and impacts of electricity supply projects.

• Well-versed in environmental legislation and risk management.

• Strong understanding and extensive experience in the management and preparation of environmental management plans for Class A and B projects in NSW in accordance with Part 4 and Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Recognition & Reward 

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Who we are 

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between.

We offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving.

With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones. 

Applications close on Sunday 13 April 2025.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. 

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

For further information on Transgrid’s major projects, please go to: https://www.Transgrid.com.au/projects-innovation

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.