Environmental Manager

WSP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

As our Environmental Manager you will play a crucial role in overseeing the successful implementation and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS). This position focuses on ensuring that environmental management practices are effectively communicated to our people and integrated into our operations for premises and project delivery. Key to this role is collaboration with our ESG and Carbon Management teams to ensure that the organization's environmental management efforts are consistent with broader corporate sustainability goals.

You will

1. Drive a consistent approach to environmental management across the business through raising awareness and building relationships with key stakeholders including business disciplines, management services and operations.
2. Develop, implement and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS) across the business – focusing on compliance with legislation, regulations and with WSP Global HSEQ requirements. Collaborate with the Corporate ESG team to understand the connections and opportunities between the EMS and the Carbon Management Process (CMP).
3. Reduce environmental risks and identify opportunities for improvement related to our premises, projects and people – through behavioural change and innovative solutions.
4. Provide oversight and coordination for environmental management within the business – offering focused help, guidance and support.
5. Oversee the engagement with the Office Environmental Champions and support collaboration with other employee-led groups focused on improving environmental, social and sustainability issues.
6. Support the business disciplines with processes to identify and assess project environmental risks, compliance obligations and controls to reduce or eliminate environmental impact.
7. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, project teams, regulators, contractors and suppliers to ensure we are delivering projects and using best practices around environmental management.
8. Set targets and objectives to ensure the business achieves its environmental goals, strategic aims and delivers on its policy. Goals cover; waste, environmental incidents, environmental risks and opportunities. Support other business teams in the delivery of their own environmental goals when appropriate.
9. Manage, monitor and report on environmental performance of office waste to ensure a consistent approach and framework for continual improvement.
10. Track and report on performance against regional and global environmental KPI’s.
11. Manage, investigate and report environmental incidents, sharing lessons learnt.
12. Raise the profile of environmental management across the business through effective communication, engagement, initiatives and training.
13. Conduct internal environmental auditing of projects, suppliers and contractors.
14. Attend and participate in the WSP’s Global HSEQ Leaders group and other relevant groups.
15. Drive continual improvement through the WSP HSEQ Excellence Program in collaboration with the HSEQ team.
16. Provide support on governance to ensure alignment with ISO 20400 for sustainable procurement.
17. Work with procurement and corporate ESG to assist on the development of environmental requirements for tenders, and supplier onboarding.
18. Develop environmental collateral documents to support project and framework bids.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

1. Proven experience in an environmental management or related role, ideally within the engineering, construction, civils, consultancy or related industry sector.
2. Strong technical knowledge across relevant environmental legislation and compliance, with a focus on environmental risk and mitigation.
3. Degree level qualification in an appropriate environmental management discipline and ideally hold a professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIWEM, CIEEM).
4. Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and certifications such as ISO 14001.
5. Excellent communicator with the ability to engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders at all levels in a diplomatic and persuasive manner.
6. Ability to work effectively under pressure, supporting others to do the same.
7. Ability to work with and manage sensitive and confidential information, dealing with all stakeholders with the highest level of respect and professionalism.
8. Strong organisational skills – can effectively manage several projects concurrently, ensuring that deadlines are met.
9. A passion for the environment, with the ambition to lead the environmental management agenda in our organisation.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.