Environment & Sustainability Manager - Peterborough/Hybrid


Location
Peterborough/Hybrid working arrangement
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Competitive salary package (not specified)
About the Role
Join Balfour Beatty as an Environment & Sustainability Manager within the @One Alliance, a pioneering collaboration delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme. As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious Asset Management Period, you will play a key role in delivering a larger programme of work focused on innovative nature-based solutions such as wetlands and urban drainage schemes.
In this role, you will lead and support environmental excellence and sustainability initiatives across the Alliance. You will oversee environmental compliance, promote sustainable working practices, and ensure adherence to environmental legislation and best practices. Managing a team of Environment and Sustainability Advisors, you will collaborate across multiple teams to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Your responsibilities will include providing direct project support on environmental issues, developing and implementing sustainable construction practices, managing environmental audits and inspections including ISO 14001 audits, and leading regular Environment and Sustainability Team meetings. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Anglian Water, to report on environmental performance and develop environmental training and educational materials. Additionally, you will collate, validate, and report on environmental data, driving continuous improvement based on performance targets and audit outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on both projects and sustainability goals within a leading infrastructure business committed to safety, carbon reduction, and social value.
Experience
Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
Experience with environmental and sustainability issues such as contaminated land, waste management, soil testing, carbon, ecology, and incident investigation.
Familiarity with relevant environmental legislation and regulations.
Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training experience.
About you
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in document production tools including Visio, Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and GIS.
Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
Ability to develop strategic solutions and resolve conflicts.
Passionate about driving environmental excellence and sustainability within complex projects.
Qualifications
Degree in an environmental-related subject.
PIEMA Membership required; IEMA Chartered status is desirable.
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