Building a Sustainable Tomorrow
Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking infrastructure project that will shape the future of energy in the UK? Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) is a transformative 5‑year initiative delivering a 525 kV, 2 GW high‑voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission cable connecting Peterhead, Scotland to Drax, England. This will be the longest HVDC cable in the UK and the largest single transmission project ever undertaken, capable of powering 2 million homes.
We are currently seeking a Project Environment Manager to join this landmark venture. Reporting to the project’s management team, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, BAM’s internal procedures and client requirements.
Location: This role can be based at either our Drax (Selby) or Peterhead (Scotland) site.
Your work environment
* Based at our Drax, Selby or Peterhead, Scotland site.
* Hybrid working model offered: 3 days on‑site or at the office, 2 days from home.
* People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial.
Your mission
* Lead on the environmental aspects of the Project delivery, including chairing project environmental meetings.
* Attend other project progress meetings, providing input, guidance and reporting on environmental issues.
* Serve as the interface with the Employer’s Environmental Team.
* Review the Employer’s environmental documentation, preparing and ensuring adequacy of site‑specific environmental documentation and records.
* Provide guidance and advice regarding environmental controls and laws to the Project Team.
* Investigate any environmental incidents that occur on the Project, and lead on the delivery of necessary incident reporting and lessons learnt.
* Manage other environmental staff, namely Environmental Clerk of Works and other ad‑hoc specialists.
* Lead on the delivery of all environmental consenting requirements as required by the contract.
* Manage the delivery and reporting of Project environmental KPIs.
* High level monitoring and maintenance of the Project CEMP and continual improvement based on relevant environment standards, regulatory, project and BAM Nuttall requirements.
* Verify the conformance of project systems and management plans with environmental standards, regulatory and BAM Nuttall requirements.
* Ensure the project team are aware of and comply with all relevant environmental legislation by maintaining a legal compliance matrix.
* Provide technical advice and guidance to the project team on CEMP requirements.
* Analyse environmental performance statistics, including inspection and audit, and monitor trends.
* Support project‑based audits as required.
* Provide guidance to managers in evaluating project vendors.
* Develop and deliver local training activities, toolbox talks, etc. as required.
* Maintain environmental databases/systems as required.
* Undertake regular site environmental inspections and audits.
* Develop relationships with local stakeholders, environmental regulators and supply chain specialists.
* Work in accordance with and stay up to date on current established Company procedures and processes.
Who are we looking for?
The Following Are Required
* Proven experience and expertise in developing and delivering environmental management systems (EMS) that demonstrate continual improvement in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
* Full awareness of environmental regulation / legislation to ensure the business complies with all relevant legal requirements.
* Knowledge and understanding of the civil engineering industry.
* Experience in training, coaching and mentoring environmental staff and other key roles within the business.
* Degree level qualification in Environmental Management or equivalent technical qualification and extensive experience working in an environmental role.
* Qualified to Chartered Environmentalist (Full IEMA) status or equivalent.
* Articulate and engaging communication skills.
* Understanding of BAM digital construction vision and its application.
The Following Are Desirable Requirements
* Qualified as an environmental auditor.
* Strong connections and involvement with industry forum groups and trade bodies.
* Commercial awareness and understanding.
* Collaborative and supportive behaviours.
* Proficient in the scoping, application and use of information technology.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary.
* A wide range of family‑friendly policies.
* Company car/car allowance/travel allowance.
* 8 % matched pension contributions.
* Private healthcare.
* Life assurance.
* 26 days holiday.
* 2 wellbeing days.
* 1 volunteering day.
* Personal and professional development.
BAM is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work‑life balance.
About BAM
The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.
Our recruitment process
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure Ltd, monica.curl@bam.com.
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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