Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Omexom UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical infrastructure is seeking an Environmental and Sustainability Manager. This role involves advising operational teams on environmental management, ensuring compliance with legislation, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a degree in Environmental Science or Management. Flexible working arrangements are available, with travel across England required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environment management and sustainability issues.
• Full UK driver's license and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on environmental & sustainability matters.
• Support project teams in environmental compliance.
• Produce internal and external reports.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Environmental Management

Job description

About us

Omexom specialise in the design, supply, installation, commissioning and project management of electrical infrastructure projects for electricity utility companies and renewable energy developers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Omexom is part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, who specialise in the provision of electrical, mechanical and IT engineering services. In depth know-how and ongoing commitment to employee development and training enable the delivery of comprehensive solutions from design through to installation and maintenance, that meet our clients individual requirements.

The role

The Environmental and Sustainability Manager role will require travel across England to visit various project sites as required.

The jobholder will provide support and advice to our operational teams on all aspects of environmental and sustainability management, developing documentation, meeting legal, regulatory and company standards and helping deliver a culture of continual improvement.

Understand and work with Clients and Regulators to ensure their requirements are complied with.

Support on site mitigation, sustainability of works and engagement with local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to operational teams on environmental & sustainability matters including advising on latest low or zero -carbon technologies
• Maintain relationships with regulators, clients and subcontractors
• Maintain relationships with local stakeholders
• Support the project teams investigation into any environmental incidents.
• Ensure on-site compliance with environmental legislation and coach teams in applying controls and mitigations.
• Support Sustainability activities for the project and business.
• Advise the business on best practice in areas of corporate , ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising.
• Have an awareness of Biodiversity net gain & Public available specification Carbon management in infrastructure (BNG, PAS 2080) , Carbon and alignment with Omexom and associated industry sustainability targets
• Liaise with client, regulatory bodies and subcontractors on matters of environmental management and sustainability
• Provide support to operations and design teams on environmental management, compliance and project specific mitigation measures including pollution control and ecology protection
• Investigate environmental incidents and support the business to implement controls to prevent repeat occurrence
• Produce internal and external reports as required, e.g. case studies, environmental & sustainability performance
• Support and conduct audit and assurance activities including facilitating external audits by clients and certification bodies

Essential criteria

It is essential that the successful candidate is an excellent communicator with all stakeholders (internal and external), a commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role. The jobholder must possess:

• Strong knowledge of environment management and sustainability issues including Water Environment, Ecology, Archaeology & Private Water Supplies
• Full UK drivers licence and flexibility to travel
• Ability and willingness to be flexible with working from home, office, and site based
• Be self-motivated and able to motivate staff at all levels.
• Communicate effectively , both orally and in writing.
• Establish effective networks , both internally and externally.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level in Environmental Science, Environmental Management
• Practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology mitigation environmental licences and consent applications and regulator consultation experience
• Understanding of the Construction operating environment
• Membership of Environmental Body i.e. IES, IEMA

General

This position is preferably based in England. Travel to sites and attendance at project progress meetings will be required throughout England.

Flexible working is available, however, a certain amount of office based work is expected.

The salary and benefits package for this role will be on a Personal Contract basis and will be commensurate with a position at this level and dependent on experience.

Interested candidates should forward a covering letter and CV to [e-mail] clearly indicating the role and reference number they are applying for. Candidates must demonstrate how they meet the above criteria in their CV, as this information will be used for short-listing purposes.