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Equans Digital ( Smart Infrastructure team) has a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental and Sustainability Lead to deliver and oversee environmental management for various large infrastructure projects to varied clients in differing sectors, driving social, economic and environmental benefits to stakeholders and more importantly people operating and living within them.
EQUANS Digital is an ‘innovative, disruptive and empowering’ SME positioned within a large multinational organisation, with an ambitious growth focus.
The brand improves daily user experiences by connecting people with disruptive digital technology, and uses the associated data insights to value for money delivery models back to customers – ultimately improving building and energy related performance. This is achieved by disrupting traditional -‘disjointed’ energy and services approaches within buildings and spaces, via in house technology and forward thinking consultancy offerings – which lower the total cost of ownership for customers.
In parallel, the smart solution(s) support customers zero-carbon transition(s), whilst positivity impacting the wellbeing of occupants and end users. We utilise the inhouse benefits of IoT hardware, software and operational service capabilities to provide customers with an agnostic offering, that delivers benefits across each stage of their building, maintenance or renovation journey.
Key activities
In this role you will be accountable and responsible for leading the delivery programme off the back of the low-level solution design and scope in time and on budget as a minimum. You will be responsible for seeing all environmental and sustainability activities within the Smart Infrastructure team, which is a rapidly growing area within Equans Digital in the UK.
This role will encompass strategic planning, project execution, risk management, subcontractor management, budget control, and client communication, contributing significantly to the company's sustainability goals and reputation for environmental excellence. The role will act as a key point of contact for environmental matters across multiple projects and will play a crucial role in shaping the company's sustainable future.
As a Senior Team member, you will be responsible for client and end user engagement during pre-construction, construction and handover. Reporting process and issue resolution to the most to the appointed project senior stakeholder.
Strategic Planning & Implementation: Develop and implement environmental and sustainability strategies for projects and the company as a whole, aligning with broader corporate goals and ESG targets
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Lead and manage all aspects of EIAs, including scoping, baseline surveys, impact prediction, mitigation measures, and report preparation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS): Develop, implement, and maintain EMSs in accordance with ISO 14001 or similar standards, ensuring consistent and effective environmental performance
Permitting & Compliance: Secure necessary environmental permits and licenses, ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant UK legislation (e.g., Environmental Permitting Regulations, Habitats Regulations, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations), and manage potential non-compliance incidents.
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, local communities, and other stakeholders, proactively communicating environmental aspects of projects.
Subcontractor Management: Select, manage, and monitor environmental subcontractors, ensuring high-quality work, compliance with health and safety regulations, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks across all projects, developing and implementing appropriate risk management strategies.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialist area (e.g., ecology, contaminated land) would be highly advantageous.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental consultancy, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects within the UK context.
* Significant experience in all aspects of EIA, including stakeholder engagement and regulatory interactions.
* Proven experience in developing and implementing EMSs and achieving ISO 14001 certification.
* Experience in managing environmental budgets and resources effectively.
* Detailed knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulations, including recent amendments.
* Experience in preparing environmental reports and presentations for a range of audiences.
* Experience in using appropriate environmental software and modelling tools
Our Excellent Benefits Package Includes
* 25 days leave
* Company car or car allowance
* Single use private health care
* 5% Bonus
* 5% Pension
* Life cover
* 2 paid volunteering days a year
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
Who are we?
EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.
At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
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