Environment Lead

MAG Airport Limited; West Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in airport operations is seeking a Future Airspace Environmental Lead to manage and deliver environmental projects across multiple airports. This role is pivotal in supporting airspace change initiatives aligned with the Civil Aviation Authority's guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in environmental disciplines and substantial experience in assessing environmental impacts. You'll be at the forefront of strategic changes, ensuring compliance while fostering relationships with stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable aviation practices while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

6% company contribution pension

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental roles within airports.
• Thorough awareness of CAA Airspace Modernisation Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental requirements delivery at MAG airports.
• Coordinate creation of environmental documentation for CAA submissions.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Report Writing

Education

Degree/MSc in Environmental Discipline

Job description

Company description:

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Job description:

• Based at Manchester or London Stansted Airport
• Permanent role
• Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll have access to some great benefits including:

• 6% company contribution pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts

The role

As a specialist advisor reporting to the Head of Future Airspace you will plan, prioritise and manage the delivery of the Future Airspace Projects from an environmental perspective. The role will include supporting delivery of airspace change and the environmental elements required by the Civil Aviation Authority in CAP1616, to deliver the CAA’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS). Delivering airspace change at MAG airports is a strategic priority and is part of a national programme of change. The Future Airspace Environmental Lead is a key role in the delivery of the programme across all MAG airports. Other accountabilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the environmental requirements for each airport, including assessment of noise impacts, local air quality and economic appraisal.
• Coordinating the creation of environmental documentation including authoring and reviewing relevant sections of submissions to the CAA.
• The role has direct line management responsibility, and as such, the successful candidate will need to engage, lead and mentor their staff along with other members of the team.
• Coordinate the creation of environmental documentation including authoring and reviewing relevant sections of submissions to the CAA.

What will make you successful in the role?

You will be educated to a Degree/MSc level in an environmental discipline(s) or have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a role relating to environmental impacts within an airport environment. You’ll have thorough awareness of CAA Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS) and experience of delivering stages of CAP1616. You will have the ability to translate complex research and technical data into understandable reports, suited to a range of stakeholders and presented in a non-technical manner. Relationships are key in this role and so you’ll be comfortable building relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, customers, and colleagues.