Overview
We're looking for an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to join our team and support the delivery of the Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) Framework in the North of England. This is a great opportunity to shape how we design and deliver electricity projects in a more sustainable way. You'll be part of a collaborative framework team focused on practical, innovative solutions to support the UK's transition to net zero.
Responsibilities
* Help embed environmental and sustainability goals across the framework
* Support project teams to meet environmental and regulatory requirements
* Work with colleagues to reduce carbon, improve resource efficiency, and protect biodiversity
* Prepare sustainability plans and environmental management documentation
* Build positive relationships with regulators, local communities and other stakeholders
* Monitor performance and share progress to drive improvement across projects
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and has the experience of working on large infrastructure or energy projects. You'll be comfortable working with different teams, building good relationships, and finding solutions that balance environmental goals with project delivery.
Ideally you'll bring
* A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or similar
* Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP)
* A good understanding of UK environmental regulations and sustainability standards
* Experience in infrastructure, utilities or energy related projects
Why join us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is 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 working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
If you have feedback on our resourcing process, please share this with us at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Construction
Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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