About the role
Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Major Projects team as Environmental Manager on the Hinkley Tunnelling & Marine Project and build new futures!
What you’ll be doing
As Environmental Manager you will be responsible for:
- Conducting organisational E&S visits & investigations.
- 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.
- 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
Who we’re looking for
The following skills and experience are required:
- 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.
- PIEEM or Practitioner IEMA Membership (experience and alternative accreditations will be considered).
- Mammal Observer / Management.
- Biodiversity experience.
The following experience is desirable:
- Environmental Lead Auditor qualification
- Drilling experience
- Heavy lift experience
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.