Location
Manchester

Hours
Full Time

About the Role
Own your career and build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. Join our Highways team as an Environmental Sustainability Manager on the RIP Mottram Moor Link Road & A57 Link Road project, working alongside true experts who provide support, encouragement and invaluable feedback to help you continuously learn and develop. You will promote a positive environmental culture through proactive engagement and communication with project teams, supply chain, clients and statutory bodies. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and updating plans and procedures such as the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) during the works, approving relevant documents (CEMP, method statements) in consultation with the National Highways Project Manager and statutory bodies, and appointing, training and monitoring the performance of Environmental Advisors, Ecological Clerks of Works, Environmental Management Representatives and Sustainability Coordinators.

You will act as the key point of contact between regulatory authorities (Environment Agency, Natural England, Heritage England, Local Authorities) and the project on-site, coordinate and undertake regular site inspections to monitor compliance with environmental licences, consents and plans, and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with UK regulations and legislation. Investigating environmental incidents and near misses in accordance with Balfour Beatty standards to identify and share lessons learned will also be a key part of your role. You will keep detailed records of all site activities, environmental issues, transgressions and tasks undertaken, providing professional and practical advice to contractors, consultants and project team members on environmental and ecological matters.

Additionally, you will undertake Risk Assessment and Work Package Plan reviews to ensure suitability and compliance with company requirements, applying these to both direct and subcontract works.

Why Work for Us
Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious and meaningful infrastructure projects, developing and maintaining vital networks that support national economies and strengthen communities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including smart working with flexible hours and up to 40% remote working where applicable, 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies including maternity, adoption and paternity leave, pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

Balfour Beatty's Highways business focuses on major motorway upgrades, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programmes for National Highways. We prioritise safety, carbon reduction and adding social value to the communities where we operate.

Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful workplace. Our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy fosters a culture where everyone can thrive regardless of identity or background. We actively support inclusion through membership of various organisations and initiatives, and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans, reservists and people with disabilities. We ensure fair and inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Experience
- Environmental degree or related discipline preferred, or NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or IEMA Certificate
- Chartered Environmentalist status preferred
- Relevant CSCS card
- Full clean driving licence
- Strong understanding of environmental management in construction environments
- Experience in root cause analysis and incident investigation
- Proven ability to take ownership and accountability for tasks
- Experience managing administrative support within Environmental Sustainability departments
- Experience chairing meetings with workforce and supply chain
- Strong communication skills to deliver key safety messages
- Solid understanding and experience of construction and civil engineering processes including heavy-civils operations such as piling, earthworks, lifting, pavement and drainage
- Commercial awareness of budget production and cost definition for environmental issues

About You
- Proactive and able to promote a positive environmental culture
- Skilled at engaging and communicating with diverse stakeholders
- Able to coordinate and monitor compliance with environmental licences and legislation
- Capable of investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions
- Innovative in delivering training and adapting communication styles to workforce and staff

Qualifications
- Environmental degree or related qualification preferred
- NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or IEMA Certificate
- Chartered Environmentalist status is desirable
- Relevant CSCS card required
- Full clean driving licence required