Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Balfour Beatty plc; Lewes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Advisor in Lewes to lead Environmental Impact Assessments and promote sustainability practices. With a focus on building a positive culture and engaging stakeholders, this role is pivotal for delivering on sustainability goals in the construction sector. Join us to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying flexible working, annual leave, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience developing Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Practical experience in construction environmental sustainability.
• Ability to influence and promote positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Support projects with sustainability plans.
• Manage data capture and reporting for sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Sustainability data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

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About the role

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow’s challenges. Join our

About the role

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow’s challenges. Join our Living Places team as a Environmental Sustainability Advisor in Lewesand you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.

What you'll be doing

• Carry out Environmental impact Assessments (EIA) and support the design and operational teams with delivery of the EIA.
• Support projects with the sustainability delivery plans inclusive of the Balfour Beatty group strategy, customer standards and other project requirements.
• Manage and ensure associated data capture and reporting including the Balfour Beatty sustainability portal and external platforms where required
• Support the project teams to ensure they are compliant with the BMS requirements
• Develop the contract/ project team’s knowledge and skills to understand the sustainability related project requirements including understanding how their roles impact the overall ambitions
• Provide on-going expertise, support and coaching to the contract, project teams and supply chain, to enable them to recognise risks and opportunities, to deliver, and where possible exceed targets
• Identify suitable awards and opportunities to promote project activities, including the production of case studies and relevant communications

Who we're looking for



The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Experience of developing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Ability to influence and promote a positive culture
• Understanding of UK policy, regulatory frameworks
• Understanding and practical experience of project Environmental Sustainability risks and opportunities and how they practically impact on the ‘built environment’
• Programme management experience with a structured approach to organising and documenting progress through KPI monitoring and performance reporting
• Practical experience of Environmental Sustainability in a construction environment
• Experience in identifying innovation and developing case studies to promote project successes
• Ability to articulate to and influence key stakeholders on how environmental sustainability practically impacts on clients, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders
• Communication and relationship management skills
• Demonstrates commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to customers and Balfour Beatty
• Experience of managing and analysing sustainability data
• Strong ability to work independently, planning own diary and work schedule in line with business and project expectations.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Additional relevant skills and qualifications in any technical area
• Experience of working on multiple projectsStakeholder management experience

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visitwww.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:[e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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