Utilities jobs in United Kingdom

Jackson Civil Engineering is dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

We are now looking for an Environmental Lead to join our QHSE team! This role will be both office and home working along with travelling to various sites, so a full UK driving licence is essential. The main office you will be working out of will be Ipswich, Head Office.

• Support development of the environmental strategy for the business
• Lead on the delivery of the environmental and sustainability objectives
• Lead on environmental data management, analysis and reporting including energy and carbon reporting
• Ensure business compliance with environmental legislation and regulations across a range of projects
• Support projects and provide environmental advice and with regard to design, legal compliance and construction
• Lead audits and inspections working around ISO 14001 and PAS 2080
• Look for opportunities to drive improvements and deliver training where required
• Act as a point of contact for environmental matters with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and regulators

Are you the person we are looking for?

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate environmental experience, ideally within the construction, utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering, or related sector.

A professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM) as well as knowledge and experience of the following are preferable but not essential:

• Environment assessment and impact management
• SECR
• PAS 2080
• ESOS
• PPN06/21
• Science based targets initiative

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Competitive package including a car
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on‑site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career
• "The Great Escape" – you get to leave work an hour earlier on a Friday!

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.