Environmental & Sustainability Manager
Galldris Group
Location: Regional role - Birmingham, London, Hertfordshire and Suffolk
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to join our team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background.
This is a regional role covering a variety of construction projects within Birmingham, London, Hertfordshire and Suffolk. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary.
The Environmental & Sustainability Manager will be responsible for overseeing and improving E&S performance and driving innovation across several projects. In addition, the E&S Manager will be required to support development and implementation of the wider business strategy.
Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:
- Produce and review project specific environmental documentation
- Apply and maintain validity of Section 61, and any permit/licences for sites as required
- Ensuring each project understands their client’s sustainability requirements
- Audit and report environmental performance to internal management, external clients, and regulatory bodies
- Support sites to deliver material management plans for suitable reuse and disposal of materials
- Provide technical advice and solutions to assist with any significant environmental challenges
- Reviewing of project performance, addressing areas of improvement
- Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, ensuring project and company compliance
- Liaison with clients, local authorities and other statutory bodies
- Environmental incident investigations, if required
- Assist in implementing the EMS across the business and ensure compliance on project sites
- Collaborate with site teams and buyers to achieve sustainable procurement for all materials and services, confirming that all are ethically or sustainably sourced. Where feasible seeking products with reduced embodied carbon
- Delivery of training on environmental management and sustainability for the project team and supply chain where applicable
- Support development and implementation of business environmental & sustainability strategy and support the roll out of this to project teams
Experience/Knowledge:
- Knowledge of relevant Environmental Legislation and guidelines
- Formal auditing experience/training
- Experience embedding environmental and sustainability considerations across projects
- Experience maintaining records and documentation systems
Skills:
- Ability to use a range of IT packages, Microsoft Office, and bespoke packages
- Exceptional relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
- Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with people at all levels
- Positive attitude always
- Ability to integrate and play an active part in the construction team
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
- Able to work in a fast-paced, work environment
- Driving licence and availability to travel
Qualifications:
- Professional membership of an appropriate environmental organisation (e.g. IEMA)
- Relevant Environmental or Sustainability Qualification
Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.
Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. We look forward to hearing from you.
Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.
Please note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
