Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Pinnacle Recruitment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to join a main civil engineering contractors Sizewell team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background.

The Environmental & Sustainability Manager will be responsible for overseeing and improving E&S performance and driving innovation across several projects. In addition, the E&S Manager will be required to support development and implementation of the wider business strategy.

The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary.

Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

* Produce and review project specific environmental documentation

* Apply and maintain validity of Section 61, and any permit/licences for sites as required

* Ensuring each project understands their client’s sustainability requirements

* Audit and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies

* Support sites to deliver material management plans for suitable reuse and disposal of materials

* Provide technical advice and solutions to assist with any significant environmental challenges

* Reviewing of project performance, addressing areas of improvement

* Collation and analysis of E&S data for company and client reporting

* Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, ensuring project and company compliance

* Liaison with clients, local authorities and other statutory bodies

* Environmental incident investigations, if required

* Assist in implementing the EMS/EnMs across the business and ensure compliance on project sites

* Collaborate with site teams and buyers to achieve sustainable procurement for all materials and services, confirming that all are ethically or sustainably sourced. Where feasible seeking carbon

* Delivery of training on environmental management and sustainability for the project team and supply chain where applicable

* Support development and implementation of business environmental & sustainability strategy and support the roll out of this to project teams

Experience/Knowledge:

* Knowledge of relevant Environmental Legislation and guidelines

* Formal auditing experience/training

* Experience embedding environmental and sustainability considerations across projects

* Experience maintaining records and documentation systems

Skills:

* Ability to use a range of IT packages, Microsoft Office, and bespoke packages

* Exceptional relationship-building skills

* Excellent communication skills, both oral & written

* Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with people at all levels

* Ability to integrate and play an active part in the construction team

* Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines

* Able to work in a fast-paced, work environment

Qualifications:

* Professional membership of an appropriate environmental organisation (e.g. IEMA)

* Relevant Environmental or Sustainability Qualification

* ISO 14001 /50001 auditor training (lead auditor preferable)