Job No. BBUK14054
Environmental Sustainability Manager - Netherton - Peterhead
Regional Scotland
Sustainability
Peterhead
Permanent
About the role
Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further – generations further. Join our Regional Scotland team as a Environmental Sustainability Manager - Netherton and you’ll be part of our legacy.
The role will be based onsite in Netherton, near Peterhead, however regular travel around Scotland will be required for client meetings and other project supports Occasional nights away will be required.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading Environmental Sustainability requirements for the energy hub which includes developing resourcing plans and managing a team of advisors, graduates and specialists.
• Advising senior managers within the business on environmental and sustainabilityrequirements and ensuring they are embedded from an early design stage.
• Developing a trusted and expert relationship with the customer, SSE as well as keyenvironmental stakeholders including SEPA, NatureScot and Local Authorities.
• Developing project environmental management documents for preconstruction and live construction projects, in compliance with the Business Management System.
• Audit and inspection of live construction projects against compliance with the Business Management System, legal requirements and sustainability conditions of contract.
• Delivering training and coaching to other environmental sustainability team members and the wider team.
• Supporting more junior members of staff, particularly graduates and apprentices.
• Auditing and compiling environmental and sustainability data collated via the inhouse sustainability portal.

Contributing to the development and implementation of the regional and group wide sustainability strategy, Building New Futures.
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Who we’re looking for

• Understanding of current environmental legislation and best practice relating toconstruction projects - including waste management, pollution prevention, carbon and material management.
• Experience of implementation of best practice and consenting process for construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to assist in problem solving for environmental and sustainability challenges and providing opportunities for environmental innovation.
• Desire to drive continual improvement in the environment and sustainability field of construction.
• Ability to manage multiple work phases/projects.
• Relevant degree or training.
• Demonstrable experience within the E&S field of construction, including at a management level.
• Chartered membership of IEMA, CIWEM or equivalent. (Preferred but not essential).
• Full drivers license

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on energy sector projects

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
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
Diversity and inclusion
At 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

What you’ll be doing

• Leading Environmental Sustainability requirements for the energy hub which includes developing resourcing plans and managing a team of advisors, graduates and specialists.
• Advising senior managers within the business on environmental and sustainabilityrequirements and ensuring they are embedded from an early design stage.
• Developing a trusted and expert relationship with the customer, SSE as well as keyenvironmental stakeholders including SEPA, NatureScot and Local Authorities.
• Developing project environmental management documents for preconstruction and live construction projects, in compliance with the Business Management System.
• Audit and inspection of live construction projects against compliance with the Business Management System, legal requirements and sustainability conditions of contract.
• Delivering training and coaching to other environmental sustainability team members and the wider team.
• Supporting more junior members of staff, particularly graduates and apprentices.
• Auditing and compiling environmental and sustainability data collated via the inhouse sustainability portal

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