Environment & Sustainability Manager

Anglian Water Services Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collaborative organization seeks an experienced Environment and Sustainability Manager to oversee environmental compliance and promote sustainability. This role includes managing a team, conducting audits, and engaging with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance. The ideal candidate has experience in the construction industry and holds relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and supportive work culture offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work culture

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience with environmental and sustainability issues such as contaminated land and waste management.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance and promote sustainable practices.
• Develop and implement sustainable working practices during construction.
• Lead regular Environment and Sustainability Team meetings.
• Manage environmental audits and inspections.
• Engage with stakeholders to report on environmental performance.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficient in document production

Organizational and negotiation skills

Ability to develop strategic solutions

Education

Degree in an environmental-related subject

PIEMA Membership

Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training

Tools

Visio

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

GIS

Job description

Overview

Anglian Water @one Alliance is a totally collaborative organisation made up of seven partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, working together to deliver over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme. We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, AMP8, which will see us deliver a programme larger than we've ever delivered before, including 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.

Role

What will you be doing as our new Environment and Sustainability Manager?

As an Environment and Sustainability Manager you'll oversee environmental compliance, promote sustainable practices across projects, and ensure that the company adheres to environmental legislation and best practices. The Environment and Sustainability Manager will manage a team of Environment and Sustainability Advisors and collaborate 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.

Key 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. And 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.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting environmental sustainability and compliance in a dynamic environment. We offer a supportive, collaborative work culture, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Our vision

A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to: Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.

Our Values

To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we: Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring

The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Seven partners, endless opportunities.