Environmental & Sustainability Manager - Suffolk

Galldris Group; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Galldris Group is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager for its Sizewell team in Leiston, UK. This role requires a background in Civil Engineering or Construction to oversee and improve environmental performance across several projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving licence and be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, conducting audits, and providing technical advice. Galldris promotes equal opportunity employment and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant Environmental Legislation and guidelines.
• Experience embedding environmental and sustainability considerations across projects.
• Experience maintaining records and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review project-specific environmental documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Deliver training on environmental management and sustainability.

Skills

IT skills

Relationship-building skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Professional membership of an appropriate environmental organisation (e.g. IEMA)

Relevant Environmental or Sustainability Qualification

ISO 14001 /50001 auditor training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job vacancy: Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Galldris Group

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to join our Sizewell team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background.

The Environmental & Sustainability Manager will be responsible for overseeing and improving E&S performance and driving innovation across several projects. In addition, the E&S Manager will be required to support development and implementation of the wider business strategy.

The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary.

Key Accountabilities (to include but not limited to)

• Produce and review project specific environmental documentation
• Apply and maintain validity of Section 61, and any permit/licences for sites as required
• Ensuring each project understands their client’s sustainability requirements
• Audit and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies
• Support sites to deliver material management plans for suitable reuse and disposal of materials
• Provide technical advice and solutions to assist with any significant environmental challenges
• Reviewing of project performance, addressing areas of improvement
• Collation and analysis of E&S data for company and client reporting
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, ensuring project and company compliance
• Liaison with clients, local authorities and other statutory bodies
• Environmental incident investigations, if required
• Assist in implementing the EMS/EnMs across the business and ensure compliance on project sites
• Collaborate with site teams and buyers to achieve sustainable procurement for all materials and services, confirming that all are ethically or sustainably sourced. Where feasible seeking carbon
• Delivery of training on environmental management and sustainability for the project team and supply chain where applicable
• Support development and implementation of business environmental & sustainability strategy and support the roll out of this to project teams

Experience & Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant Environmental Legislation and guidelines
• Experience embedding environmental and sustainability considerations across projects
• Experience maintaining records and documentation systems

Skills

• Ability to use a range of IT packages, Microsoft Office, and bespoke packages
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to integrate and play an active part in the construction team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, work environment

Qualifications

• Professional membership of an appropriate environmental organisation (e.g. IEMA)
• Relevant Environmental or Sustainability Qualification
• ISO 14001 /50001 auditor training (lead auditor preferable)

Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV, with a cover letter to Adam Goss, Internal Recruiter, Galldris Group, to the email address below:
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Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.