Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Barhale; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering and infrastructure specialist in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Environment and Sustainability Manager. This role involves overseeing environmental compliance and promoting sustainable practices within projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental management in the construction sector, with a degree in a related field and strong analytical skills. The company offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
• Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support to construction projects on environmental issues.
• Manage environmental audits, inspections, and non-conformance reports.
• Engage with stakeholders to report on environmental performance.

Skills

Environmental management experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficient in document production

Education

Degree in an environmental-related subject

PIEMA Membership

Tools

Visio

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

GIS

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are a large privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in design, civil engineering and maintenance across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working on large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, and on standalone projects. We develop long-term relationships based on Barhale values, which have been integral to our business since 1985. Our direct delivery model puts people at the heart of what we do, and we train and retain our own frontline delivery teams, management and support services. We employ over 1,200 people nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high standards of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security and long-term work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression with a track record of promoting from within

Environment & Sustainability Manager – The Role

Within the Anglian Water @one Alliance, we are a collaborative organisation comprising seven partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain. We work together to deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. We are gearing up for AMP8, a programme larger than we have delivered before, and we will pursue projects focused on nature-based solutions such as wetlands and urban drainage schemes. We are seeking an experienced Environment and Sustainability Manager to lead and support our commitment to environmental excellence and sustainability within the @One Alliance.

As an Environment and Sustainability Manager, you will oversee environmental compliance, promote sustainable practices across projects, and ensure that the company adheres to environmental legislation and best practices. The role will manage a team of Environment and Sustainability Advisors and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on our projects and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 environmental information within the AMS; monitor evolving legislation and promote best practices within the Alliance.
• Manage environmental audits, inspections, and non-conformance reports (NCR). Develop and manage an environmental audit schedule and carry out ISO 14001 audits.
• Provide feedback and guidance on audits and inspections. Lead regular Environment and Sustainability Team meetings.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Anglian Water, to report on environmental performance. Develop and deliver environmental training across the business and create educational tools and materials to address near misses and incidents. Collate, validate, and report on environmental data, including sustainability and waste data. Drive continuous improvement based on performance targets and audit outcomes.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
• Degree or equivalent 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.
• 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.

Caring and Investing in You

Barhale values have been embedded for over 40 years and guide how we care for and invest in people. We are Gold Investors in People and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, committed to investing in people and creating a supportive working environment that fosters security and career growth.

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

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

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]