Environmental Manager

STRABAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance on a major infrastructure project. This role involves overseeing the Environmental and Sustainability Management System, building a strong management team, and ensuring adherence to environmental standards. The successful candidate will have significant experience in environmental management within the construction sector, a degree or equivalent, and relevant professional memberships. Join a forward-thinking organization that values sustainability and innovation in its projects, while offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life & accident cover

Cycle to work scheme

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Significant environmental management experience in construction or infrastructure projects (over 7 years).
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental aspects of the HARP Project and ensure compliance with management systems.
• Develop and manage project-specific environmental management plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Environmental Management

ISO 14001 Compliance

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent experience

Full membership of a professional institution

Job description

STRABAG Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Tasks

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

1. Lead all environmental aspects of STRABAG's work on the HARP Project and the wider business, ensuring compliance with the STRABAG management system, Environment and Sustainability Strategy, and project requirements.
2. Ensure full implementation of the ISO 14001 compliant Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) on the project.
3. Build and lead a strong, efficient environmental management team that reflects STRABAG’s team working culture.
4. Advise and support the project directorate and management team in environmental and sustainability responsibilities.
5. Manage the ESMS and support site activities for ISO 50001 Energy Management System, PAS 2080 Carbon Management System, and ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System, including supporting client implementation.
6. Manage communication and risk regarding environmental requirements, ensuring awareness and understanding of statutory duties and ESMS among the project team.
7. Lead development of project-specific management plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
8. Conduct environmental assurance activities to monitor compliance, including environmental monitoring, sampling, and data analysis.
9. Maintain records for compliance and report project-specific information, reviewing trends and implementing improvements.
10. Support waste management efforts, including waste segregation, management options, and Duty of Care audits.
11. Undertake due diligence on project information, permitting, and consenting, managing external consultants as needed.
12. Collaborate with the supply chain and procurement to ensure environmental standards are met, including conducting supplier audits.
13. Lead investigations of environmental incidents and support other incident investigations.
14. Develop and manage stakeholder relations, attending meetings as requested.
15. Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage the environmental team, ensuring high-quality work and health and safety standards.
16. Participate in wider industry and organizational collaboration, including site visits and sharing best practices.
17. Support the Director of Environment & Sustainability in knowledge sharing, bid support, and strategy development.
18. Participate in industry working groups and forums.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Full membership of a professional institution (e.g., IEMA, IES, CIWEM, CIEEM) with relevant Chartered status.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• DBS check prior to appointment.
• Significant environmental management experience in construction or similar large infrastructure projects (over 7 years).

Desirable

• Chartered Environmentalist.
• Experience with tunnelling projects.
• Possession of an EUSR water hygiene blue card (can be obtained on role).

We offer

• Competitive salary, life & accident cover, cycle to work scheme, discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Please ensure legal right to work in the UK. We are building a team based in Manchester for the HARP project.