Environmental Manager

Balfour Beatty VINCI; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Birmingham is seeking an Environmental Manager to provide oversight on environmental matters for large-scale projects. The role requires 5–10 years’ experience in environmental design and compliance, excellent communication skills, and an environmental qualification. Responsibilities include coordinating specialists, ensuring compliance, and investigating incidents. This position offers flexible working options and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience on large-scale linear projects such as rail or highways.
• Involvement in environmental design, mitigation, and third-party impact considerations.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice across relevant topics to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate environmental specialists and embed requirements into all activities.
• Investigation of environmental incidents and communication of lessons learned.

Skills

Environmental advice and support

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Sustainability practices

Education

Qualifications in environmental or related discipline

Membership of relevant professional body

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Current Opportunity

Environmental Manager

Location: Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Role Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice and support across all relevant topics (e.g., ecology, archaeology, water, noise, waste, air quality, soils) and ensure compliance with HS2, legal requirements, EMRs, and U&As.
• Coordinate with core environmental specialists, Sub‑Lot teams, subcontractors, and Enabling Works to embed environmental requirements, gather key information, and facilitate necessary assessments and documentation.
• Raise awareness of environmental issues, identify and support training needs, and promote continuous improvement in sustainability and Zero Harm practices.
• Lead or support the investigation of environmental incidents and non‑conformances, ensuring lessons learned are communicated across the project.
• Support consent and compliance activities by monitoring issues, contributing to documentation (e.g., Dust/Noise/Vibration assessments), and collaborating with all relevant parties to meet environmental obligations.
• 5–10 years’ experience on large‑scale linear projects (e.g., rail or highways), with substantial involvement in environmental design, mitigation, and third‑party impact considerations.
• Strong background gained with a consulting engineer, main civil engineering contractor, or specialist environmental contractor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high computer literacy, and the confidence to challenge designs produced by others.
• Advantageous to hold qualifications in an environmental or related discipline, with membership of a relevant professional body beneficial.
• A valid CSCS card for site access is desirable.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.