Environmental & Sustainability Manager
Very competitive salary + package
Sphere solutions are currently working with a leading civil engineering sector on the heads of the valleys highways scheme in South Wales, and they have approached us with the urgent requirement of recruiting an Environmental Manager on a permanent basis.
Its activities cover all areas of engineering and construction and it is a benchmark for civil works (roads, railways, airports, hydraulic and marine works, tunnels and bridges).
The jobholder will lead the environmental management team to mitigate and minimise all environmental impacts across the scheme, reporting directly to the Project Director. They will also engage proactively with the Environmental Liaison Group (ELG) to ensure that the best use is made of the detailed design phase and address all relevant stakeholder concerns while supporting a sustainable construction phase in the project.
Ensure that all design work incorporates all Authority requirements, the 12 Environmental Design Principles, the REAC and the CEMP and associated plans to produce a minimal impact on the environment during construction.
* Oversee a team of specialists including Ecologists, Archaeologists, Community Liaison, Arborists and Agronomists who will provide specialist advice and carry out audits to make sure that adequate controls are in place across the scheme.
* Provide proactive, specialist guidance and advice regarding environmental controls, constraints, and legislation specific to the contracted works, ensuring that construction works are planned and constructed to the highest standards of environmental compliance.
* Responsibility for the delivery, implementation and maintenance of the CEMP, environmental risk and constraints, completion of standard inspection and reporting as well as delivery of site briefings and Toolbox talks.
* Coordinate the Environmental Liaison Group meetings and attendees including NRW, the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, the relevant Local Authorities, CADW, Glamorgan Gwent
* Organise, coordinate, and manage all pre-commencement ecological/environmental surveys, ensuring the construction programme is not compromised In partnership with Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), ensure that the required ecological and environmental licences are applied for and obtained from NRW, that associated mitigation and protection applicable to all protected species are in place and maintained.
* Update the Emergency Response Plan with environmental risks and review at least every six
months, or dynamically should environmental issues arise.
Environmental Responsibilities:
* Consider the environment in decision making, including material procurement, energy efficiency, pollution and ecology on site.
* be familiar with relevant project
* documentation, standards and contractual requirements regarding environmental performance.
To co-operate with their employers or any other persons in the performance of their statutory duties.
* BSc (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Management or related subjects.
* Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (ACIEEM) or the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (PIEMA).
* Experience as an Environmental Advisor on a Construction or Civil Engineering project.
* Relevant CSCS Card.
Flexible approach with an ability to adapt to tight and often changing deadlines.
* Strong IT knowledge and skills including MS Office.
* Proven understanding of project management methodologies and procedures.
* Good understanding of UK legislation and practical control of water pollution, waste management, ecology, soils and air quality.
* Experience of monitoring and management for issues such as air quality, noise and water would be beneficial.
On offer, is the opportunity to work for a Large Civil Engineering Contractor on a multimillion project that can offer job security and long term benefits.