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Flogas Britain is one of the largest distributors of off-grid energy in the UK and has 40 years' experience of providing solutions to both commercial and domestic customers, principally in the form of liquid gas. The business has a longstanding record of organic growth driven by new installations, underpinned by a strong technical engineering expertise and capability, which combined with several bolt-on acquisitions has resulted in its market share increasing from 10% to over 30%.
The business is at the forefront of the energy transition having developed a prominent track record in converting customers from higher emissions fuels to lower carbon and cleaner solutions for the last decade and is now well placed with a significant range of opportunities to develop and diversify into New Energies into the future in line with our 2040 vision to provide 100% renewable solutions to customers.
Flogas has been highly acquisitive in executing this strategy, investing over £50 million in the recent acquisitions of Protech, DTGen and Equity Energies, bringing together a compelling proposition of products, technologies, and services to support customers in navigating their energy needs through the transition and to execute their strategies in regard to energy cost, security and carbon emissions on their own pathway to net zero.
Flogas Britain has revenues of around £400 million and employs over 1,500 people across its multi-site operation across Britain with its headquarters in Syston, Leicestershire.
JOB PURPOSE
As the Environmental Manager, you'll ensure that Flogas and our subsidiary companies are operating in accordance with the law and our environmental guidelines and sustainability targets.
Your role will involve examining our business activities to determine where improvements can be made, making the changes and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and codes of practice across Flogas.
You'll also create, implement and monitor environmental strategies to promote our sustainable growth. Your wide remit means you'll review the whole operation, carrying out environmental audits and assessments, identifying and resolving environmental problems and ensuring necessary changes are implemented.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
As the Environmental Manager, you'll need to:
• develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans, to ensure the sustainable development of Flogas
• support procurement to develop sustainable procurement plans for all goods and services
• coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy
• lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices
• ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation and keep up to date with relevant proposed legislative changes
• develop and manage the legal register and produce a compliance assessment for Environmental and Health & Safety legislation
• work with stakeholders and core agencies on planning matters
• liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies
• audit, analyse and report environmental performance to internal and external stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• coordinate public hearings and consultations on environmental matters
• carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce Flogas's environmental risks and the associated financial costs
• promote and raise awareness throughout Flogas of the impact of emerging environmental issues
• identify and implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising
• develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of Flogas on the environment
• manage relations with the SLT, OLT, subsidiary companies and internal colleagues
• work with the COMAH and Process Safety team supporting environmental matters as they arise and work with the Competent Authorities as required
• develop training for colleagues on environmental issues and responsibilities and work with the training team on delivery
• participate in environmental research especially on new energies
• negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs
• write environmental reports, assuming lead responsibility for Flogas
• developing relevant plans to meet the objectives of the 2030 and 2040 organisational sustainability targets and oversee their delivery
JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable, but not essential qualifications
• A degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental science or related field.
• Ideally, candidates will have approximately 5 years of experience in environmental management or a similar role; however, we welcome applications from individuals with relevant skills and experience who can demonstrate their suitability for the position.
• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or similar environmental based professional body.
Essential
• Driving licence
• Ability and flexibility to travel across the UK
• Energy and transportation sector-specific expertise demonstrating understanding of the environmental challenges facing the sectors.
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS
To apply your knowledge as our Environmental Manager effectively, you need a combination of technical skills across various domains. These skills help in analysing our environmental issues, ensuring compliance, and implementing sustainable solutions and drive impactful change in your role.
1. Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge
• Environmental laws and policies: Familiarity with local, national, and international environmental regulations (e.g., ISO 14001, UK legislation and standards, EU directives e.g. ESOS).
• Planning, Permitting and reporting: Skills to manage planning and environmental regulators, manage permits and prepare compliance reports.
2. Sustainability, Environmental Impact and Resource Management
• Understanding of ecosystems: Knowledge of biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation principles.
• Energy management: Knowledge of renewable energy, energy audits, and energy efficiency measures.
• Waste management: Expertise in solid and hazardous waste management, including recycling and disposal methods.
• Water resource management: Techniques for sustainable water usage and conservation.
• Pollution control: Knowledge of air, water, and soil pollution sources, impacts, remediation techniques and managing contractors.
• Climate change adaptation: Understanding carbon footprint analysis and strategies for mitigation.
• Innovation: Leveraging new technologies and methods for sustainability
3. Technical Skills
• Environmental Assessments: Proficiency and understanding of climate change impacts of flood risk and ability to lead, interpret and advise on EIA studies.
• Systems and Software: Experience with environmental systems and software for modelling, data management and data analysis
• Monitoring techniques: Skills in air quality, water quality, soil testing, and noise pollution measurement, including remote sensing technologies.
4. Project Management and Leadership
• Planning and execution: Ability to design, implement, and monitor environmental projects.
• Team leadership: Skills to lead teams and manage stakeholders.
• Risk management: Identifying and developing plans and actions to mitigate environmental risks.
• Analytical thinking: Identifying root causes of environmental issues and proposing practical solutions.
5. Auditing and Assessment
• Environmental audits: Conducting internal and external audits for compliance and managing performance improvements.
• Life cycle analysis (LCA): Assessing environmental impacts of products or processes throughout their lifecycle.
6. Communication and Reporting
• Technical writing: Preparing reports, policies, and documentation for stakeholders.
• Public speaking: Communicating findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Training: Educating and raising awareness with our colleagues and teams on environmental best practices.
Flogas Britain is committed to driving diversity and inclusion across its workforce, striving to attract and develop the best talent regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, ethnicity or any other factor, and building a diverse and supportive culture of respect and fairness for all. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Furthermore, Flogas Britain embraces flexible working, both from a working pattern and a location perspective. As part of a dynamic, fast-moving organisation, this is a demanding role and it is anticipated that an element of physical HQ or site meetings will be required to effectively partner the business (when circumstances allow), however the business offers flexibility in how and when the role is fulfilled and performance is measured through delivery rather than presence.
Candidates with different flexibility needs are encouraged to apply.
