Careers

About Seymour Whyte:

For over 30 years, Seymour Whyte has been a leading civil contracting business in Australia. We combine the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor with the expertise of a Tier 1 company. Now, with the enhanced resources of VINCI, one of the largest and most prestigious construction companies in the world, we offer our employees and clients the best of three worlds.

Employee Benefits:

Join a workplace that truly values and supports its employees. We offer flexible health and wellbeing programs to ensure you stay at your best, along with competitive pay that reflects your worth. Our unique bonus scheme rewards your hard work, and through our partnership with VINCI, you can grow your investment with our generous employee share program. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, offering a purchased leave program and paid parental leave. Additionally, enjoy peace of mind with salary continuance insurance, be part of an inclusive culture, and celebrate your birthday with a paid day off.

About the role:

This role will join our Environmental team in the ACT, where you will work on various complex water projects with heavy environmental considerations. Whether you bring water-specific experience or a general civil infrastructure background, you'll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and make a meaningful impact within our team.

While experience in water projects is highly valued, we also welcome professionals with a general civil infrastructure background who are looking to broaden their expertise and take on new and diverse project scopes.

• Plan, implement, and manage solutions to benefit the environment, client and SWC.
• Ensure communication and compliance with all Project Environmental Legal and Other Obligations.
• Support the construction team during the project start-up phase with the preparation and implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP), sub-plans, environmental procedures, and environmental construction/work method statements.
• Undertake audits of the CEMP, Sub-plans, EOPs, SWMS and other environmental documentation during the construction phase.
• Coordinate with the project team in collecting, verifying, and reporting sustainability data including National Greenhouse and Emissions Reporting.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• A relevant degree in Environmental Engineering, Planning or Science.
• Excellent attention to detail with up-to-date knowledge of all relevant state (QLD) and Commonwealth statutory environmental and planning requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in implementing and managing Construction Environmental Management Plans and procedures. 

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494104

This role is being managed by our internal HR team; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.