SPA Construction Environmental Manager

SPA; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water infrastructure organization is hiring a Construction Environmental Manager in Peterborough. The role involves managing environmental risks, developing management plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in an environmental subject, experience in environmental permitting, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental licensing and consenting applications.
• Knowledge of environmental incident investigations.
• Experience with contaminated land and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environmental Manager in project delivery.
• Develop Construction Environmental Management Plans.
• Manage environmental risks effectively.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Construction knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Report writing

Education

Degree in environmental subject

Job description

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Construction Environmental Manager.

Location: Hybrid work from SPA construction site offices across Anglian Water region (min 3 days on site/week) and home

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Construction Environmental Manager to support and enhance our project delivery team.

What will you be doing as our new Construction Environmental Manager?

You will support the SPA Environmental Manager and Enabling Team in the delivery of strategic priorities for the SPA project.

Timely development and application to ensure all relevant consents, licences and environmental permits are in place for pipeline construction.

You will develop and review Construction Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Impact Assessments as required to support delivery programmes and development of future SPA programmes.

Working collaboratively across SPA ensuring requirements of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) are complied with throughout delivery milestones, whilst enabling and supporting Environmental Advisors (EAs) in the provision of advice and guidance to the delivery teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Effectively, efficiently, and promptly respond to emerging concerns related to environmental risk
• Consult with regulators and key stakeholders, write and submit consent, licences and environmental permit applications where necessary
• Develop and review Construction Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Impact Assessments as required to support delivery programmes and development of future SPA programmes.
• Ownership and accountability in the management of environmental risk and delivery of requirements set out in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
• Develop and deliver training on the effective management of environmental risk, providing instruction on solutions and mitigation.
• Deploy team resources to support construction teams in managing and mitigating environmental risk to satisfactory levels. Functional management of 1-2 Environmental Advisors.
• Identify best practice/process improvements
• Undertake internal inspections and audits to monitor compliance with relevant environmental legislation and SPA requirements
• Lead and support in environmental incident investigations
• Identify knowledge and skills gaps in the team, develop training plans and material to upskill personnel

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you have:

• Experience in subject matter experience including:
  • Environmental permitting, licencing and consenting applications and requirements.
  • Environmental Incident investigation
  • Construction – utilities (water)
  • Contaminated Land
  • Statutory Nuisance
  • Waste Management
  • Ecology
• A degree in an environmental related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body; with knowledge of key environmental legislation
• Data analysis and interpretation experience
• Experience in communicating with people at all levels, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Experience in writing reports and dashboard production
• Full clean UK driving licence

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.

Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion.

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins.

Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

• Flexible Working: We support flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.

• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.

• Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Take the Next Step

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.