About the role Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our
Major Projects team as a Environmental Manager - South West on the
Hinkley Point C project and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
What you'll be doing - Able to conduct organisational E&S visits & investigations.
- Project manage improvements.
- Support internal project tenders and commercial team in advancing the contract.
- Produce business cases, develop Involved plans, measure outcomes, collate data, undertakes analysis - return analysis and report to HSES Lead Manager and Operational Teams.
- Understands legal and BMS / EMS requirements, ability to use specific sustainability tools, able to explain policy issues and interactions.
- Deliver value adding environment projects and support ecological enhancements.
- Liaise with client, regulatory bodies and subcontractors on matters of environmental management and sustainability.
- Lead in development and maintenance of environmental management plans and environmental risk assessments.
- Provide on-site advice to operations and design teams on environmental management, compliance and project specific mitigation measures including pollution control and ecology protection.
- Investigate environmental incidents and support the business to implement controls to prevent repeat occurrence - lead on serious investigative matters.
- Instrumental in the implementation of the project environmental management systems on project sites, advising the HSES Lead on strategy and best course of action.
- Be aware of any changes to standards and legislation and where applicable recommend changes to systems and processes.
- Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks and undertake onsite coaching.
- Produce internal and external reports as required, e.g., case studies, environmental performance, monthly reports, project level reports etc.
- Support assurance activities, facilitating external audits by clients and certification bodies.
- Assist in the development and production of key performance indicators and management reports.
- Support and assist in the management and development of the E&S Adviser where applicable.
- Additional role duties as required.
Who we're looking for - Water management experience, with knowledge of conditions arising from mining, tunnelling ground disturbance, civils works activities.
- CDM knowledge / experience - particularly in the role of the Principal Contractor and Client.
- Ability to demonstrate working alongside Contractors in the supply chain.
- Strong knowledge of environment management and sustainability issues.
- Educated to degree level in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or similar applicable subjects to role.
- Thorough knowledge of British Environmental Legislation.
- Practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, environmental licences and consent applications and regulators.
- Understanding of ecological matters and environmental law including PLANC management and implementation / derivation of necessary conditions and requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial functions of large / major / mega projects - how to interpret the effects of and implement the requirements of works information.
- Demonstrable experience in producing, implementing, and monitoring Environmental Management Plans.
- Understanding of the Civil/Construction operating environment.
- Literate in MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- PIEEM or Practitioner IEMA Membership (experience and alternative accreditations will be considered).
- Behavioural - Team working, stakeholder engagement, public speaking, coaching Implementing Licence conditions (UK).
- Mammal Observer / Management.
- Biodiversity experience.
- Environmental Lead Auditor qualification
- Full driver's licence and flexibility to travel
Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...
About us Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
