Senior Sustainability Lead, Major Infrastructure Project

Balfour Beatty plc; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Remote up to 40%

Annual leave 25 days

Pension & perks

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an environmental professional to support the Bramford Twinstead Network Optimisation Project (BTNO) and wider Power Transmission & Distribution work. You will help implement sustainability plans, manage environmental risks, and engage project teams to promote best practice across site activities.

You will have knowledge of ISO 14001, be able to support consent processes, monitor compliance, and upskill the workforce on environmental responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience of developing, implementing and improving EMS's certified to ISO 14001 accreditation.
• Internal environmental auditor qualification.
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry – rail/construction/engineering operating environment.
• Understanding of the Section 61 application/consent process.
• Practical experience and sound knowledge of environmental statutory requirements, including environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, environmental licensing and consent applications and regulation.
• Full UK driver's licence and flexibility to travel.
• Professional Membership level of a relevant professional body (IEMA/CIEEM/CIW).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of the sustainability plan and report progress.
• Manage project environmental and social risks, developing local environmental management and risk assessments.
• Lead environment and sustainability initiatives, promoting sustainable behaviours and maintaining project documentation.
• Provide support and advice on environmental management, compliance and mitigations.
• Assist in applications for consent, licences or permits and ensure compliance responsibilities.
• Upskill project teams and contractors on environment responsibilities through plans and toolbox talks.
• Accurately record and report environment data, best practices and lessons learnt.

Skills

EMS ISO14001

Environmental auditing

Construction industry knowledge

Consent process knowledge

Environmental legislation knowledge

Driving licence

Professional membership (IEMA/CIEEM/CI

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an environmental professional to support the Bramford Twinstead Network Optimisation Project (BTNO) and wider Power Transmission & Distribution work. You will help implement sustainability plans, manage environmental risks, and engage project teams to promote best practice across site activities.

You will have knowledge of ISO 14001, be able to support consent processes, monitor compliance, and upskill the workforce on environmental responsibilities.