Environmental Sustainability Manager - Aberdeen

Balfour Beatty; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Scotland is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Manager to oversee sustainability requirements on a major energy project. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with legal and sustainability requirements, and build relationships with key stakeholders. The role offers flexibility, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Smart working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Understanding of environmental legislation and best practices.
• Experience in construction projects.
• Desire to drive sustainability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Sustainability requirements for projects.
• Advise on environmental management compliance.
• Develop project environmental management documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Environmental management

Project management

Education

Relevant degree or training

Job description

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About the role

Working on a large development site with numerous energy infrastructure items, this is a manager level role within the Regional Scotland business. The role will report into the Senior Environmental and Sustainability Manager for the Regional Scotland business and will ultimately have direct line reports to support with the deliver of this key project and further energy projects in the future.

The role also involves providing expert environmental sustainability advice to ensure that the project team have the advice and management documents in place to ensure that the project complies with all legal requirements and also delivers on the key sustainability requirements of the project, including carbon, biodiversity and circular materials.

The role will be based onsite in Netherton, near Peterhead, however regular travel around Scotland will be required for client meetings and other project supports. Occasional (approx. max. 4 times per year) nights away will be required. Relocation support will be considered as part of this role.

What you'll be doing

• Leading Environmental Sustainability requirements for the energy hub which includes developing resourcing plans and managing a team of advisors, graduates and specialists.
• Advising senior managers within the business on environmental and sustainability
  requirements and ensuring they are embedded from an early design stage.
• Developing a trusted and expert relationship with the customer, SSE as well as key
  environmental stakeholders including SEPA, NatureScot and Local Authorities.
• Developing project environmental management documents for preconstruction and live construction projects, in compliance with the Business Management System.
• Audit and inspection of live construction projects against compliance with the Business Management System, legal requirements and sustainability conditions of contract.
• Delivering training and coaching to other environmental sustainability team members and the wider team. (Train the trainer support and materials will be given).
• Supporting more junior members of staff, particularly graduates and apprentices.
• Auditing and compiling environmental and sustainability data collated via the inhouse sustainability portal.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the regional and group wide sustainability strategy, Building New Futures.

Who we're looking for

• Understanding of current environmental legislation and best practice relating to
  construction projects - including waste management, pollution prevention, carbon and material management.
• Experience of implementation of best practice and consenting process for construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to assist in problem solving for environmental and sustainability challenges and providing opportunities for environmental innovation.
• Desire to drive continual improvement in the environment and sustainability field of construction.
• Ability to manage multiple work phases/projects.
• Relevant degree or training.
• Experience within the E&S field of construction, including at a management level.
• Chartered membership of IEMA, CIWEM or equivalent. (Preferred but not essential).
• Desirable - previous experience of working on energy sector projects.

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

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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, visit www.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]