Location
Redhill

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
Rail is already one of the most sustainable ways to travel, but at Balfour Beatty, we are committed to doing even more. We aim to reduce our environmental footprint, protect the communities we serve, and help shape a greener future for the rail sector. As Head of Environmental & Sustainability (Rail), you will lead this journey by guiding our strategy and inspiring change across the Rail business. This role goes beyond setting direction; it is about embedding sustainability into the core of how we operate. You will bring vision and technical expertise, build capability, encourage innovation, and help our people feel part of the change.

In this role, you will:
- Develop and embed the environmental and sustainability strategy across the rail business.
- Build skills and confidence across teams to ensure consistent delivery and foster a culture of environmental excellence.
- Provide technical leadership, direction, and governance to drive performance, compliance, and innovation.
- Influence policy by collaborating with regulators, industry partners, and stakeholders.
- Support and advise senior leaders, protecting and strengthening the business through sustainable practices.

Why Work for Us
Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious and meaningful projects, developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Alongside contributing to impactful work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs, including:
- Smart working with flexible hours and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Family friendly policies including maternity/adoption leave and paternity/partner leave.
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About Us
Balfour Beatty operates at the heart of the UK's rail networks, providing multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise spans electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems, and technologies.

Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful workplace. We are committed to growing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of background or identity. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Experience
- Proven experience in setting and delivering environmental and sustainability strategies within complex organisations, preferably in Rail, Transport, or Infrastructure.
- Strong influencing skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and represent the business externally.

About You
- A collaborative leader who can see the big picture and make practical changes happen.
- Passionate about driving positive environmental and social impact.
- Able to build capability, encourage innovation, and inspire teams.

Qualifications
- Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Engineering, or a related field.
- Chartered Environmentalist status (CEnv) or equivalent professional accreditation.