Environmental Manager

Mō te tūranga | About the role

You’re not just here to keep the boxes ticked. In this role, you’ll lead environmental activity across the full project lifecycle, from tender support and early planning through to delivery and close-out.

As Environmental Manager, you’ll be the key point of contact for environmental leadership, advice and support across the business, our clients and our people. You’ll help shape good work that’s practical, compliant and built to last. This role reports to the Regional Safety Manager and leads a team.

If you like working side by side with operational teams, bringing clear thinking to complex challenges, and lifting performance without the corporate fluff, this could be your next move.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

- Lead environmental support across project lifecycles, including tenders, early contractor involvement, project delivery and close-out.

- Oversee environmental compliance, consents, audits, inspections, reporting and corrective actions to meet regulatory and business requirements.

- Partner with operational teams to implement practical environmental plans, systems, controls and assurance processes across multiple sites.

- Lead environmental incident response, investigations and the sharing of lessons learned, while keeping stakeholders informed with a no surprises approach.

- Coach, mentor and develop a team of environmental professionals while building capability across the wider business.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

- At least 5 years’ experience in environmental management within construction, infrastructure or a related sector, with civil construction experience preferred.

- A tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Resource Management Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline.

- Strong knowledge of environmental compliance, consenting and relevant regulatory frameworks, including Resource Management Act processes where applicable.

- Proven experience leading environmental planning, risk management, audits, incident response, continuous improvement and environmental management systems.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management and people leadership skills, plus a current Class 1 driver licence.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

- Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.

- KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

- Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.

- Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

- Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, good work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re not big on hierarchy or ego. We’re a flat, friendly team that backs good ideas, works side by side, and takes the work seriously, not ourselves.

This role sits in a business that values safety, respect, leadership, energy and effort. We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical capability, sound judgement and a practical, team-focused approach. Someone who can switch on when it counts, build trust with others, and help lift environmental performance across the region.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re ready to lead from the front, build capability, and shape better environmental outcomes across meaningful projects, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and any other required application documents.