Environmental Sustainability Lead – Grid Projects

Balfour Beatty plc; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Pension & shares scheme

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is delivering the Bramford Twinstead Network Optimisation Project in the UK and seeks an environmental professional to support project teams in implementing sustainability plans and managing environmental risks.

You will oversee environmental controls, help develop risk assessments, and promote eco-friendly behaviours on site. A full UK driving licence and membership in a professional body are desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environment management and regulatory requirements.
• Practical knowledge of ecology mitigation and licensing procedures.
• Understanding of rail/construction operating environments.
• Full UK driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Professional membership in IEMA/CIEEM/CIWEM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of our sustainability plan and monitor progress.
• Manage environmental and social risks and maintain local EMS and risk assessments.
• Lead environmental and sustainability activities with project teams and maintain documentation.
• Provide advice on environmental management and permits including pollution control and ecology protection.
• Support applications for licences/permits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Upskill project teams on environment responsibilities via toolbox talks and site learning.
• Record and report environmental data, best practices and lessons learned.
• Upload data monthly to the sustainability portal.
• Monitor and investigate incidents, complaints and close calls; drive corrective actions.

Skills

Environment management

Statutory knowledge

Ecology mitigation

Environmental licensing

Consent applications

Rail/construction environment

Driver’s licence

Professional membership (IEMA/CIEEM/CI

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is delivering the Bramford Twinstead Network Optimisation Project in the UK and seeks an environmental professional to support project teams in implementing sustainability plans and managing environmental risks.

You will oversee environmental controls, help develop risk assessments, and promote eco-friendly behaviours on site. A full UK driving licence and membership in a professional body are desirable.