Sr WHS Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation Manager / Remediation Manager / Land Contami[...]

Amazon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Manchester is looking for a Sr WHS Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation Manager to support real estate transactions and manage remediation projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, review environmental assessments, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and extensive environmental experience are required. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience serving as an environmental technical resource, program specialist, or project manager.
• Knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards and environmental protocols.
• Experience in developing and implementing standards, policies, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Support transaction teams with Amazon’s due diligence program.
• Complete reviews of environmental site assessments.
• Evaluate potential exposure risks from building materials.
• Scope and manage Phase II site investigations.
• Perform Vapor Intrusion Screenings and Health Risk Assessments.

Skills

Environmental technical resource

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Sr WHS Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation Manager / Remediation Manager / Land Contamination Manager / Vapor Intrusion Manager / Environmental Project Manager, WHS Due Diligence & Remediation

As a Workplace Health & Safety Real Estate Due Diligence & Remediation Manager, you will be responsible for partnering with various stakeholders and teams around the world to support real estate transactions. You will perform transaction related due diligence, scope and manage remediation projects, develop Amazon standards and policy, and implement and execute the requirements of the program. In this role, you will assist in managing these programs at the corporate level and ensure that risks and liabilities are appropriately evaluated and mitigated as a part of our transactions. To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional organizational and communication skills and be able to send clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing. You possess site assessment and investigation program knowledge, understand the regulatory environment, and demonstrate this expertise when working with internal and external teams.

Key job responsibilities

• Provide a single point of contact to transaction teams to support them on understanding and executing Amazon’s due diligence program.
• Complete reviews of due diligence-related information including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, historical reports, regulatory agency assessments, health‑risk assessments and vapor mitigation plans.
• Evaluate and investigate potential exposure risks from building materials or property conditions including but not limited to asbestos‑containing materials, lead‑based paint, and vapor intrusion.
• Scope and manage Phase II site investigations.
• Perform Vapor Intrusion Screenings and Health Risk Assessments.
• Provide support and training to a wide range of teams and partners to increase knowledge and efficiency.
• Draft mitigation plans for construction management of contaminated soil and groundwater as required during our renovation activities.
• Liaise with Real Estate, Legal, Construction and Launch teams about required mitigation and ongoing oversight and management so that business may use contaminated sites.
• Provide review and feedback for work performed by contractors, developers, and consultants.
• Assist RE legal with drafting protective language concerning hazardous materials and pre‑existing contamination.
• Represent Amazon at appropriate levels with property owners and their representatives, consultants, and legal advisors to maintain and develop professional and effective relationships.
• Demonstrate that you can prioritize and lead multiple projects and assignments concurrently.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or related field of study.
• Extensive experience serving as an environmental technical resource, program specialist, or project manager.
• Knowledge and experience of ASTM Phase I standards and other environmental protocols, core business and legal concepts of business transactions, with continued interest in working on transactions.
• Experience in development and implementation of standards, policies and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a dynamic, changing/growing organization.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple interested parties with a variety of goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage a high‑volume workload.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Additional language fluency is a bonus.

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