Environment & Sustainability Manager

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Environment & Sustainability Manager to oversee environmental compliance and drive sustainable practices within large infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will hold a WAMITAB COCT Level 4 certification, possess strong leadership skills, and have significant experience in environmental management within the construction industry. This role offers the chance to influence change and promote sustainability across the project team.

Qualifications

• Holder of a WAMITAB COCT Level 4 in a Non-hazardous Waste Treatment & Transfer Station or equivalent.
• Significant environmental and sustainability management experience in the construction industry along with strong leadership skills.
• Strategic-minded with excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with Environmental Permit and related conditions.
• Drive awareness against contract targets, focusing on sustainability.
• Provide environmental specialism support to commercial teams for client communications.

Skills

Environmental management

Sustainability practices

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

WAMITAB COCT Level 4

Chartered Environmentalist

Full Member of IEMA

Job description

Overview

Environment & Sustainability Manager -WAMITAB, CSCS card

Role

The Environment & Sustainability team is supporting the construction phase of the main Works Civils Contract within the London area, providing strategic oversight to achieving client, programme and parent company objectives & targets. This role as Environmental Manager will be responsible for Non-Hazardous Waste Transfer Station operated under an Environment Agency Bespoke Waste Management Permit. This facility receives tunnel arising soils by conveyor and transfers it via rail to disposal facilities. The successful candidate shall act as the Technically Competent Manager (COCT) as per the WAMITAB scheme, as required under the Environment Agency permit.

Responsibilities

• All responsibilities required as the Technically Competent Manager (COCT) for the WET site as per the WAMITAB scheme, as required under the Environment Agency permit.
• Ensure compliance with all conditions of the Environmental Permit, site operating plan and Management Systems and Procedures.
• Manage and support the interface and reporting to the range of Environment Regulators, supply chain and 3rd parties.
• Support the strategic leadership on all aspects of environmental sustainability
• Drive awareness for and delivery against contract targets, including reducing Carbon and whole life impacts. Maintain innovation awareness to continuously seek ways to maintain an industry leading contract.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners’ Environment & Sustainability policies, processes and statutory requirements as they affect the contract’s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
• Provide environmental specialism support to the commercial team for any scope changes, early warnings or other formal communications required with the client on environment matters.
• Provide operational and functional management advice to the design and construction and rail logistics teams on the practical implementation of contract policies and processes. Provide assurance to senior management team, understanding and communicating all key risks and relevant information as necessary to ensure sound environmental management across the contract.
• Manage the development and structure of the team (where applicable) that ensures the ongoing needs of the Contract and individuals are met. Encourage collaboration between sectors and contracts to maintain consistency.
• Maintain the Environmental Management System, certified to ISO 14001:2015, ensuring it remains appropriate to all contract risks and legal compliance at a minimum (incl. the HS2 Act and associated Environmental Minimum requirements). Monitor and report performance against targets and drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout the contract team.

Qualifications

• Holder of a WAMITAB COCT Level 4 in a Non-hazardous Waste Treatment & Transfer Station, or equivalent, as a minimum.
• Demonstrates an unwavering passion for the Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation and an ability to positively influence and develop those around them.
• Significant environmental and sustainability management experience in the construction industry, waste management, rail or large infrastructure projects or equivalent.
• Strong demonstrable leadership skills are essential, with experience managing a large, multi-disciplinary team. Able to communicate as part of the senior management team, influencing and driving change as required.
• Strategic-minded with excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. Project management and commercial/contract management experience required.
• Chartered Environmentalist, Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.