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 are seeking a Head of Environmental & Sustainability (Rail) to 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 our operations. You will bring vision and technical expertise, build capability, encourage innovation, and help our people feel part of the change.

Key responsibilities include developing and embedding the environmental and sustainability strategy across the rail business, building skills and confidence across teams to ensure consistent delivery and foster a culture of environmental excellence. You will provide technical leadership, direction, and governance to drive performance, compliance, and innovation. Additionally, you will influence policy by working with regulators, industry partners, and stakeholders, and support senior leaders by 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 up to 40% remote working where roles allow, 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family-friendly policies such as maternity/adoption 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. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, we are building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential regardless of identity or background. We actively support inclusion initiatives and are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

Experience
Proven experience in setting and delivering environmental and sustainability strategies within a complex organisation, preferably in Rail, Transport, or Infrastructure sectors.

About you
A collaborative leader with strong influencing skills, able to engage senior leaders and represent the business externally. You have a genuine passion for driving positive environmental and social impact and can see the big picture while making practical changes happen.

Qualifications
A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Engineering, or a related field. Chartered Environmental status (CEnv) is required.