Sustainability Strategy & Environmental Lead

Balfour Beatty; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Strategic Sustainability Lead to guide the implementation of environmental strategies across major projects in Greater London. The role involves providing strategic guidance, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and fostering a culture of environmental leadership within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in stakeholder engagement and team management. The firm offers flexible working conditions and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Smart working with up to 40% remote working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental/sustainability-related field preferred.
• Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) preferred, may be working towards Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv).
• Knowledge of Business Management Systems (BMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Project Directors and senior stakeholders.
• Translate sustainability data into operational improvements.

Skills

Environmental documentation and permitting

Strategic stakeholder engagement

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Communicating global mega-trends

ISO 14001 compliance

Education

Degree in environmental/sustainability-related field

Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP)

Job description

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Strategic Sustainability Lead to guide the implementation of environmental strategies across major projects in Greater London. The role involves providing strategic guidance, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and fostering a culture of environmental leadership within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in stakeholder engagement and team management. The firm offers flexible working conditions and a range of employee benefits.