Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Barhale; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an Environment and Sustainability Manager to oversee environmental compliance and promote sustainable practices. This role involves managing a team and ensuring adherence to environmental legislation while driving continuous improvement in environmental performance. The company values its employees and offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

25 days of annual leave plus public bank holidays

8 hours leave of absence for volunteering

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Leadership & management training and coaching

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance and promote sustainable practices across projects.
• Manage a team of Environment and Sustainability Advisors.
• Develop and implement sustainable working practices during construction.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong organisational and negotiation skills

Education

Degree in an environmental-related subject

PIEMA Membership (IEMA Chartered status desirable)

Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training

Tools

Visio

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

GIS

Job description

Here within the Anglian Water @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our 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, known as AMP8, which will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we've ever delivered before. We'll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on 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.

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.

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 organisational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop strategic solutions and resolve conflicts.

About you:

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.

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards

How to apply:

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