Overview
Environment & Sustainability Manager - Balfour Beatty @One Alliance. Location: Peterborough/Hybrid.
As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious Asset Management Period, we are preparing to deliver a programme larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Environment and Sustainability Manager to lead and support our commitment to environmental excellence and sustainability within the @One Alliance. You’ll oversee environmental compliance, promote sustainable practices across projects, and ensure that the company adheres to environmental legislation and best practices. Managing a team of Environment and Sustainability Advisors and collaborating across various teams to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on both our projects and sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
* Direct Project Support: Provide expertise and support to construction projects on environmental issues. Develop and implement sustainable working practices during construction. Collaborate across the @One Alliance to ensure compliance with the Alliance Management System (AMS) and ensure compliance with environmental information within the AMS.
* Alliance Management System: Keep track of evolving legislation and promote best practices within the Alliance. Manage environmental audits, inspections, and non-conformance reports (NCR).
* Inspection and Auditing: Develop and manage an environmental audit schedule and carry out ISO 14001 audits. Provide feedback and guidance on audits and inspections.
* Communication: Lead regular Environment and Sustainability Team meetings. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Anglian Water, to report on environmental performance.
* Environmental Training: Develop and deliver environmental training across the business and create educational tools and materials to address near misses and incidents.
* Performance Reporting: Collate, validate, and report on environmental data, including sustainability and waste data. Drive continuous improvement based on performance targets and audit outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
* Degree in an environmental-related subject, PIEMA Membership (IEMA Chartered status desirable).
* Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training.
* Experience with environmental and sustainability issues such as contaminated land, waste management, soil testing, carbon, ecology and incident investigation.
* Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations.
Skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Proficient in document production (Visio, Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GIS).
* Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
* Ability to develop strategic solutions and resolve conflicts.
Benefits
* Smart working, with flexible start times and up to 40% remote working where role allows.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay paternity/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and add social value to the communities within which we work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive regardless of identity or background. We are Disability Confident and actively encourage applications from disabled people and veterans. For more information, visit: www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
If you have feedback on our resourcing process, please share it at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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