Environmental Manager

Energy Vault; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure development is seeking an Environmental Manager to join their team in Milton Keynes. The role involves overseeing environmental deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, and promoting sustainability practices. Candidates should possess extensive experience in construction activities and strong technical knowledge, with a commitment to environmental excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil, structural, ecological, environmental, or landscape construction activities.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience with NEC contracts and driving system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support Route Wide Environment team with environmental deliverables.
• Interface with design teams and manage contractors.
• Promote sustainability practices and facilitate subcontractor meetings.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

GIS proficiency

Technical understanding of construction methodologies

Interpret complex documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

At EKFB, we’re shaping infrastructure for a better tomorrow. Our four partners — Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, and BAM — bring expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of railway networks, including a high-speed rail project in Europe.

We’re recruiting an Environmental Manager to join our Milton Keynes team.

This role involves supporting the Route Wide Environment team with the coordination of environmental deliverables such as ground and surface water resources, ecology, noise, and vibration. You will interface with the design team and manage water management and borehole I&M contractors, overseeing deliverables and environmental management plans. You will work closely with the wider environment team to track delivery progress, report, and coordinate in line with client standards.

You will ensure consistency across all sections of the route, support engagement with local authorities and stakeholders, and help maintain programs for compliance with legislation and industry standards. Additionally, you will assist with implementing BS EN ISO14001 certification, collaborating with various teams to ensure project delivery is fit for purpose and on schedule.

Part of your role will be to promote good environmental and sustainability practices, share best practices, and facilitate subcontractor meetings.

About You

• Extensive experience in civil, structural, ecological, environmental, or landscape construction activities.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methodologies.
• Ability to interpret complex project documentation and resolve clashes.
• Proficiency in GIS and IT skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with NEC contracts and driving system improvements.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop networks.
• Full UK driving license is required.

About Us

EKFB, a joint venture of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, and BAM, specializes in railway network projects, including Europe's latest high-speed rail. We are delivering civil works for HS2, including viaducts, tunnels, and bridges, committed to community, environment, and industry excellence.

If you are interested in joining our collaborative culture, apply today. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

We value diversity and inclusiveness, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. Our environment encourages authenticity and contribution from everyone.

Please note, your CV may be shared with project partners. Successful candidates will undergo employment checks, including references, ID, and right-to-work verification. Some roles may require additional pre-employment checks, including BPSS security clearance.