Environmental Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG SE is seeking an ambitious Environmental Manager to lead environmental initiatives on the HARP Project in Manchester. The role requires significant experience in environmental management within the construction industry, focusing on sustainability and compliance. Join a forward-thinking team committed to climate neutrality by 2040 and contribute to innovative solutions in sustainable construction.

Benefits

Developmental work environment

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant environmental management experience in construction (over 7 years).
• Full member of a professional institution (e.g., IEMA, IES).
• DBS check required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental aspects of the HARP Project.
• Implement ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System.
• Manage communication regarding environmental requirements.

Skills

Environmental management

Tunnelling experience

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent

Chartered Environmentalist

Job description

If you are an ambitious environmental professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and wish to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please review the job description below.

What matters to us

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Full member of a professional institution (e.g., IEMA, IES, CIWEM, CIEEM). Relevant Chartered status.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.
• DBS check required prior to appointment.
• Significant environmental management experience in the construction industry on large infrastructure projects (over 7 years).
• Chartered Environmentalist.
• An EUSR (water hygiene) blue card (can be obtained during the role).
• Experience in tunnelling.

Your contribution to our company

Reporting to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) Project Director and the Senior Environment and Sustainability Manager, the main purpose of the role is to:

• Lead all environmental aspects of STRABAG’s work on the HARP Project and wider business in line with management systems, environmental and sustainability strategies, and project requirements.
• Ensure full implementation of the ISO 14001 compliant Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) on the project.
• Build a strong, efficient environmental management team that reflects STRABAG’s team culture to support the HARP project.
• Advise and support the project directorate and management team regarding environmental and sustainability responsibilities.
• Manage the ESMS and support the implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management System, PAS 2080 Carbon Management System, and ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System, including supporting client implementation.
• Manage communication and risk regarding environmental requirements, ensuring statutory duties and responsibilities are understood through briefings and site presence.
• Lead development of project-specific management plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Conduct environmental assurance activities, monitoring compliance, and supporting environmental controls with sampling and data analysis.
• Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with legislation, company, and client requirements, and report on KPIs and certifications.
• Support waste management practices, including waste segregation, management options, and Duty of Care audits.
• Review project information for permitting and consenting requirements, managing external consultants as needed.
• Work with supply chain and procurement to ensure environmental standards are met, including supplier audits.
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents and support other incident investigations.
• Develop and manage stakeholder relations, attending meetings with local stakeholders and regulators.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage the environmental team, ensuring high-quality work and safety.
• Collaborate within the wider organization, participate in industry forums, and travel for site inspections and best practice sharing.
• Support knowledge sharing, bid support, and strategy development as required.

What you stand to gain

We promote respect, partnership, and sustainability, fostering a safe, healthy, and developmental work environment. Our employees are our greatest asset. Our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy aims for climate neutrality by 2040.

Contact

3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London

This process follows application screening, interview, candidate selection, and onboarding, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

Join us as we lead the industry in sustainable construction practices and innovative solutions. Together, we achieve great things and make progress!