Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team. Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Regional Scotland team as an Environment and Sustainability Manager Energy Sector to build new futures. Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our well-established construction teams working on our significant future pipeline of large scale civil engineering projects in various locations throughout Scotland you will work with true experts wholl share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement and invaluable feedback so you never stop learning. Bring us your capability, and well help you take it much, much further. What you'll be doing Working on a wide variety of construction projects predominantly within the energy portfolio, this isa manager level role within the Regional Scotland business. The role will report into the Senior Environmental and Sustainability Manager for the Regional Scotland business, however this role will have a lot of autonomy for how best to ensure environmental best practice and progress sustainability within the energy portfolio and wider business. This role will also involve supporting preconstruction and tendering work to make sure that the sufficient resource and allowance is made for environmental compliance and sustainability objectives from an early stage. The role also involves training and coaching of various roles within the business to ensure that the wider team have the knowledge to equip them to make sustainable decisions. The role will be based in our head office at Maxim, however travel around Scotland will be required for client meetings and project visits. Occasional (approx. max. 4 times per year) nights away will be required. Who we're looking for Key responsibilities are: Heading up the E&S function for the energy sector which includes developing resourcing plans and managing a team of advisors and graduates. Advising senior managers within the business on environmental and sustainability requirements and ensuring they are embedded from an early design stage. Developing a trusted and expert relationship with the customer, SSE as well as key environmental stakeholders including SEPA, Nature Scot and Local Authorities. Developing project environmental management documents for preconstruction and live projects, in compliance with the Business Management System. Audit and inspection of live construction projects against compliance with the Business Management System, legal requirements and sustainability conditions of contract. Delivering training and coaching including the internal Environmental and Sustainability Site Awareness Training (train the trainer support will be given). Support with recruiting and training of site based personnel for site based E&S roles across the energy sector in particular. Training and support for more junior members of staff, particularly graduates and apprentices. Auditing and compiling environmental and sustainability data collated via the inhouse sustainability portal. Contributing to the development and implementation of the regional and group wide sustainability strategy, building new futures. Key skills required: Understanding of current environmental legislation and best practice relating to construction projects - including waste management, pollution prevention, carbon and material management. Experience of implementation of best practice and consenting process for construction projects. Excellent communication skills Ability to assist in problem solving for environmental and sustainability challenges and providing opportunities for environmental innovation. Desire to drive continual improvement in the environment and sustainability field of construction. Experience required: Relevant degree or training. At least 10 years experience within the E&S field of construction, including at a management level. Chartered membership of IEMA, CIWEM or equivalent. (Preferred but not essential). Desirable previous experience of working on energy sector projects. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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 From Dunfermlines tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on. We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotlands transition towards net zero in the built environment. 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 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/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueriesbalfourbeatty.com Apply Now