Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
At Balfour Beatty, we shape the future of infrastructure by delivering projects that connect communities, support economic growth, and protect our planet. We are proud to be at the forefront of sustainable rail delivery across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager to join our Rail business and play a pivotal role in driving environmental excellence strategy and sustainable practices across our Rail Systems portfolio of operations. As an Environmental & Sustainability Manager you will lead the implementation of environmental and sustainability strategies across a diverse rail portfolio, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and client requirements. You will work closely with project teams, clients, regulators, and stakeholders to embed best practice, identify opportunities for carbon reduction, resource efficiency, and environmental enhancements. You will champion innovation in sustainability, supporting Balfour Beatty's Net Zero ambitions.

Why Work for Us
Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting, and meaningful projects; developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. We offer a full range of benefits and the freedom to shape a package that suits you and your life. Key benefits include smart working with up to 40% remote working where roles allow, 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies including maternity/adoption and paternity/partner leave, pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks—designing, enhancing, and maintaining thousands of miles of railways that connect communities and underpin growth. From feasibility studies, planning, and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems, and technologies.

Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing a diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of identity or background. We are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions and offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum role requirements. We actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

Experience
Strong experience in environmental and sustainability management within construction or infrastructure, preferably rail. Proven ability to lead and implement environmental strategies and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

About You
Confident communicator with the ability to engage teams and influence stakeholders at all levels. Passionate about driving real change and leaving a positive legacy for people and the environment. Motivated to champion innovation and support ambitious sustainability goals.

Qualifications
Relevant degree or professional qualification desirable, such as IEMA, CEnv, or equivalent.