Senior Environmental Sustainability Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Balfour Beatty plc; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a senior environmental sustainability lead to drive delivery on complex projects and multiple smaller projects across the UK. You will influence early design decisions, implement sustainability plans, and manage environmental risk, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 and the BMS.

You will report progress to senior teams and support team development while promoting Building New Futures commitments and measurable sustainability outcomes.

Qualifications

• Practical application of ISO 14001 including environmental risk and opportunity assessment and environmental controls.
• Advanced understanding of environmental legislation and management systems.
• Understanding of environmental impacts of construction and infrastructure activities.
• Detailed knowledge of sustainability KPIs and performance metrics.
• Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) preferred.
• Understanding of the construction and / or infrastructure operating environment.
• Analysing environmental performance data to identify trends and inform improvement actions.

Responsibilities

• Influence early-stage design and planning to identify risks and opportunities that reduce carbon, waste, and biodiversity net loss, supporting Building New Futures commitments.
• Drive the implementation of project sustainability plans and Bridging the Gap actions, reporting progress to senior teams and contributing to strategic delivery.
• Manage complex environmental risks and opportunities, supporting project teams in developing and maintaining robust environmental and sustainability plans.
• Direct and support the preparation of consents, licences, and permits, ensuring legal and contractual compliance.
• Provide expert advice on environmental compliance, pollution control, waste, and ecology, ensuring alignment with ISO14001 and the Business Management System (BMS).
• Oversee project compliance performance, including inspections, audits, and reporting, and facilitate external audits by clients and certification bodies.

Skills

ISO 14001 implementation

Environmental risk assessment

Environmental legislation

Sustainability KPIs

REnvP preferred

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in environmental / sustainability field

Tools

BMS

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a senior environmental sustainability lead to drive delivery on complex projects and multiple smaller projects across the UK. You will influence early design decisions, implement sustainability plans, and manage environmental risk, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 and the BMS.

You will report progress to senior teams and support team development while promoting Building New Futures commitments and measurable sustainability outcomes.