Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor – Net Zero Teesside – Redcar – Redcar
Locations: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees
Job Description
About the role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks with every project.
In collaboration with several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, a key component in making Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor – Net Zero Teesside – Redcar to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project at our new site in Redcar, Cleveland, Teesside.
What you’ll be doing
* Providing advice and support to operational teams on environmental matters
* Maintaining relationships with regulators, clients, and subcontractors
* Engaging with local stakeholders
* Investigating and reporting incidents to the Environment and Sustainability Manager
* Ensuring onsite compliance with environmental legislation and coaching teams on controls and mitigations
* Supporting sustainability activities for the project
* Delivering value-adding environmental projects and ecological enhancements
* Liaising with clients, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors on environmental management and sustainability issues
* Producing and updating environmental management plans and risk assessments
* Providing onsite advice on environmental management, compliance, and project-specific mitigation measures, including pollution control and ecology protection
* Investigating environmental incidents and supporting controls to prevent recurrence
* Implementing project environmental management systems on site
* Staying updated on standards and legislation, recommending system and process changes as needed
* Delivering environmental training, toolbox talks, and onsite coaching
* Producing reports such as case studies, performance metrics, KPI reports, and lessons learned
* Supporting and conducting audit and assurance activities, including external audits
* Performing regular compliance inspections
* Assisting in developing KPIs and management reports
* Performing other duties as required
Who we’re looking for
* Extensive experience in a relevant role, preferably with construction or major projects
* Strong knowledge of environmental management and sustainability issues
* Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related field
* Practical knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, licenses, and consent processes
* Understanding of ecological matters and environmental law
* Full driver’s license and willingness to travel
* Knowledge of construction environment
* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Good interpersonal skills
* Membership of PIEMA, IEMA, or other relevant professional bodies
* Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable
Why work for us
Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing infrastructure that supports national economies and communities.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
* Family-friendly policies, including extended maternity/paternity leave
* Pension schemes, share incentives, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects division is delivering iconic infrastructure projects like HS2 and Hinkley Point C. We leverage technology to drive productivity and create sustainable solutions that benefit communities.
We provide consultancy, design, construction, and maintenance services, with proven expertise in delivering large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are vital to a successful and happy workplace. Our strategies aim to grow a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Learn more at balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and have signed commitments to promote Black inclusion. We are also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions, offering interviews if minimum requirements are met. For more info, visit disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk.
We continually aim to improve our recruitment process to be fair and inclusive. Feedback is welcome at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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