Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor - Net Zero Teesside - Redcar - Redcar

Balfour Beatty; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor to contribute to a groundbreaking sustainability project in Teesside. This role involves providing expert advice on environmental matters, ensuring compliance with legislation, and engaging with stakeholders to drive sustainability initiatives. Join a team that is committed to delivering ambitious infrastructure projects while prioritizing environmental stewardship. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of environmental management.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Leave Policies

Pension Schemes

Share Plans

Volunteering Leave

Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental management and sustainability.
• Practical knowledge of environmental legislation and ecology.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on environmental matters and compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders and maintain regulatory relationships.
• Deliver environmental training and support sustainability activities.

Skills

Environmental Management

Sustainability Issues

Interpersonal Skills

Ecology Mitigation

Environmental Legislation

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks with every project.

Alongside several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. This project is a key part of plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor - Net Zero Teesside - Redcar to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project at our new site in Redcar, Cleveland, on Teesside.

What you'll be doing

• Provide advice and support to operational teams on environmental matters.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, clients, and subcontractors.
• Engage with local stakeholders.
• Investigate and report incidents to the Environment and Sustainability Manager.
• Ensure onsite compliance with environmental legislation and coach teams in applying controls and mitigations.
• Support sustainability activities for the project.
• Deliver value-adding environmental projects and ecological enhancements.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors on environmental management and sustainability issues.
• Produce and update environmental management plans and risk assessments.
• Provide onsite advice on environmental management, compliance, and project-specific mitigation measures, including pollution control and ecology protection.
• Investigate environmental incidents and support controls to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure implementation of environmental management systems on site.
• Stay updated on standards and legislation; recommend changes as needed.
• Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks, and onsite coaching.
• Produce reports such as case studies, performance metrics, KPI reports, and lessons learned.
• Support audit and assurance activities, including facilitating external audits.
• Conduct regular compliance inspections.
• Assist in developing KPIs and management reports.
• Perform other duties as required.

Who we're looking for

• Extensive experience in a relevant role within construction or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental management and sustainability issues.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Practical knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, licenses, and regulator interactions.
• Understanding of ecological matters and environmental law.
• Full driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of construction operating environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• PIEMA or IEMA membership or relevant professional accreditation.

Desirable Requirements

• Internal environmental auditor qualification.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, generous leave policies, pension schemes, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more. You can shape your benefits package to suit your needs.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects division delivers complex infrastructure projects like HS2 and Hinkley Point C, using the latest technology to drive productivity and sustainability, creating lasting legacies.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. We are committed to supporting disabled applicants and veterans, and are a Disability Confident Employer. For more information, visit our diversity and inclusion page.