Environmental Specialist

West Coast Partnership Development; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join their Fleet & Depots team in London. This role focuses on developing a Sustainability Strategy to address carbon emissions, waste management, and pollution control within the rail industry. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to lead sustainability initiatives, analyze data, and engage with stakeholders to enhance environmental practices. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on sustainable operations, this position is perfect for those passionate about environmental stewardship in transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability projects focusing on carbon emissions and waste management.
• Strong analytical skills to assess air quality and noise impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability workshops and conduct gap analyses on environmental topics.
• Provide consultancy on decarbonisation and waste management strategies.

Skills

Carbon Emissions Management

Waste Management

Air Quality Analysis

Noise and Vibration Control

Pollution Control

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Relevant Certifications in Sustainability

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Environmental Monitoring Tools

Job description

West Coast Partnership Development is a trusted partner of the Department for Transport (DfT) working towards creating and implementing operations for High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2). The focus is on designing, developing, and mobilising high-speed service operations to deliver benefits such as increased capacity, quicker journey times, and enhanced customer experience.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Fleet & Depots team as Environmental Specialist. This role primarily focuses on Carbon Emissions, Waste Management, Air Quality, Noise and Vibration, and Pollution Control. Reporting to the Product Lead of the IS Sustainable Development Strategy (also known as Head of HS Fleet Technical), you will collaborate with a dedicated team to create, research, and deliver a Sustainability Strategy and Roadmap for West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD).

You will support integrating the rail industry’s Sustainable Rail Blueprint within this strategy and provide expertise in carbon and natural environmental matters to the WCPD Integrated Services Sustainable Development Strategy.

Typical Projects Will Include:

1. Building a Carbon Baseline including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
2. Developing a Waste Management Process, utilizing data to map waste journeys, estimate volumes, and ensure compliance.
3. Supporting the development of an Air Quality Improvement Plan, using data from key locations and RSSB guidance.
4. Supporting the Noise and Vibration Action Plan, analyzing data from modeling activities and assessing impacts on communities.
5. Collaborating with stakeholders to understand biodiversity impacts and develop relevant plans.
6. Collecting and analyzing data on climate change events within the rail industry to predict impacts on WCPD operations, working with researchers and academics.
7. Managing water resources effectively in collaboration with designers and operations teams to ensure pollution control legislation compliance.

The role requires working within cross-functional teams, leading initiatives where appropriate, and building a network of contacts across WCPD and stakeholders to inform the Sustainability Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading sustainability workshops, conducting Gap Analyses and Materiality Assessments on natural environment topics.
2. Providing consultancy on natural environment topics, including decarbonisation, noise and air quality strategies, water and waste management, and external reporting.
3. Seeking collaborative relationships to strengthen the development of the Sustainability Strategy.
4. Developing key reports for updates to the Department for Transport on project progress and findings.
5. Supporting the Group’s Vision, Strategy, and Values.
6. Adhering to safety policies and embodying the principles of the Be Safe programme.
7. Maintaining knowledge of the Group’s objectives and business plans.
8. Building effective relationships within the Group, industry, and supply chain.

The role is based in London, with a requirement for some travel; a minimum of 3 days per week in the office is expected.

About West Coast Partnership Development:

WCPD includes Avanti West Coast, operating InterCity West Coast train services from London to North England, North Wales, and Scotland. Our work focuses on developing plans for new high-speed services—covering customer experience, railway operations, and mobilisation—over the next decade, in partnership with HS2 Ltd.

Application Notice:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, fostering a workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves and contribute fully to our team.