Environmental & Sustainability Project Manager

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to the Green Energy transition. In this pivotal role, you will lead the Project & Service team to implement Environmental & Sustainability Plans, ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements. You will manage environmental strategies, liaise with key stakeholders, and drive initiatives that enhance sustainability performance. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the energy sector positively and contribute to a greener future while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Private Health Insurance

Competitive Benefits

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental management and sustainability.
• Full membership of IEMA or similar professional bodies required.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental requirements across various projects.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and plans.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and audits.

Skills

Environmental Management

Sustainability Strategy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Knowledge of EHS Regulations

Data Collection and Reporting

Education

Degree in Business Management

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Lead and manage Project & Service team members efficiently to support the implementation of Environmental & Sustainability Requirements.

Implement and maintain Environmental & Sustainability Plans, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.

Liaise with Employers, Statutory Bodies, and Contractors.

Define and monitor actions to improve Environmental & Sustainability Performance during Construction & Commissioning, and to reduce the likelihood and severity of Environmental events and Site ESG breaches.

Responsibilities

Environmental

• Manage and implement all environmental requirements across different projects.
• Provide required environmental plans.
• Lead and develop the environmental strategy for compliance with Projects & Service.
• Deliver environmental programs, including surveys, pre-construction mitigation, mitigation monitoring, watching briefs, and exclusion periods.
• Provide and deliver environmental communication and training plans.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and auditing.
• Assist in recruiting specialized personnel such as ecologists, hydrologists, archaeologists, ornithologists, noise specialists.
• Manage ongoing programs and action plans for environmental protection, including permits for air emissions, hazardous waste, and wastewater management.
• Ensure full implementation of GE standards and procedures at sites (EHS Directives, Work Instructions, Guidelines, EHS Roadmap, etc.).
• Monitor fulfillment of environmental contractual requirements with subcontractors.
• Ensure all site environmental events are recorded, reported, investigated, and analyzed timely.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of environmental inspections conducted by site personnel.
• Define and implement an Environmental Subcontractor audit program to monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.
• Monitor fulfillment of EHS contractual requirements with subcontractors.

Sustainability

• Serve as the central point of contact for ESG & Sustainability topics, coordinating with relevant functions and responding to stakeholder requests.
• Develop GSI Region Sustainability strategy & vision based on materiality assessments with key stakeholders, aligned with wider GE Vernova.
• Support and drive the establishment of sustainability management plans for GSI projects following sustainability guidelines, processes, & frameworks.
• Represent GSI in GE-wide initiatives, programs, and goals like Carbon Neutral Operations, Science-Based Targets, and ESG.
• Lead data collection, internal verification, coordination.
• Support decarbonization and sustainability efforts in GSI operations and value chain.
• Secure internal GSI stakeholder engagement, alignment, and buy-in for sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate deployment of GSI-specific sustainability strategies, track, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Assist commercial teams with customer responses regarding sustainability information.
• Foster employee engagement and educate stakeholders on sustainability.
• Collect and record sustainability data and social value initiatives.

Profile

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Required

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field.
• Full membership of IEMA + Chartered Environmentalist, or membership of recognized professional bodies like CIEEM, CIWEM, SocEnv.
• Degree in Business Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in the GRID or power generation industry.
• Experience in sales, commercial functions, strategy, or management consulting.
• Knowledge of Scottish and UK consenting and environmental legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of international EHS regulations and certifications such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and cross-business teams.
• High proficiency in English (oral & written).
• Ability to make decisions with limited or conflicting data and manage multiple priorities.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies, focusing on energy efficiency and the integration of renewables to drive toward a carbon-neutral future. Our solutions support the transition to a greener, more reliable grid, with a comprehensive product portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

Our engineers face unique challenges and are driven to find the best solutions. We offer diverse projects, a positive, solution-focused environment, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy transition.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic, international work environment with flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits, and development opportunities, including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No