Environmental Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an ambitious environmental professional to lead environmental management for the HARP Project in Manchester. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental standards, managing a team, and contributing to sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the construction industry and relevant professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Significant environmental management experience in construction (over 7 years).
• Full member of a professional institution (e.g., IEMA, IES, CIWEM, CIEEM).
• Experience with EUSR (water hygiene) blue card.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental aspects of the HARP Project and wider business.
• Ensure implementation of ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System.
• Manage communication and risk related to environmental requirements.

Skills

Environmental management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent

Chartered Environmentalist

Job description

If you are an ambitious environmental professional seeking a new challenge in tunnelling construction and wish to contribute to shaping the future of STRABAG, 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) with 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 or equivalent (over 7 years)
• Chartered Environmentalist
• Experience with an EUSR (water hygiene) blue card (can be obtained in role)
• Experience in tunnelling

Your contribution to our company

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

• Lead all environmental aspects of STRABAG's work on the HARP Project and wider business in line with our management system, environment and sustainability strategy, and project requirements
• Ensure full implementation of the ISO 14001 compliant Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) on the project
• Build and lead an efficient environmental management team fostering STRABAG’s team culture
• Advise and support project leadership in environmental and sustainability responsibilities
• Manage the ESMS, support the implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management System, and develop systems compliant with PAS 2080 and ISO 46001
• Manage communication and risk related to environmental requirements, ensuring statutory duties and system requirements are understood across the project team
• Develop project-specific management plans, risk assessments, and method statements
• Conduct environmental assurance activities, monitor compliance, and analyze environmental data
• Maintain records for compliance, compile reports, review trends, and implement improvements
• Support waste management, segregation, and compliance audits
• Conduct due diligence on permits and develop plans to secure necessary approvals
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure environmental standards are met and conduct supplier audits
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents and support incident investigations
• Manage stakeholder relations, attend meetings, and represent STRABAG in external forums
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the environmental team, ensuring high standards and health and safety
• Participate in wider industry groups, share best practices, and support strategic initiatives

What you stand to gain

We promote a respectful, partnership-based, and sustainable work environment that values safety, health, and development. Our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy aims for climate neutrality by 2040, emphasizing innovation and sustainability.

Contact

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

Application process:

1. Application review and evaluation
2. Invitation for interview
3. Candidate interviews (virtual or in-person)
4. Offer and onboarding

STRABAG employs around 86,000 people across more than 2,400 locations worldwide, committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We aim to be the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Join us as we progress together!