Environmental Manager (Preconstruction)

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STRABAG UK are seeking an experienced and driven Environmental Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and securing major infrastructure projects across the UK for our infrastructure sub-division

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Relevant professional certifications or memberships are advantageous
• Proven experience in an environmental role within infrastructure, construction, or engineering sectors
• Driving Licence required but can be obtained once working.
• The ability to thrive in high pressure situations.
• The ability to empathise and communicate with all people, regardless of their background or circumstances.
• Excellent organisations, communication, and time management skills.
• A passion for Environment and Sustainability.
• Management and Leadership Skills.
• Extensive experience of delivering presentations, talking in public etc.
• Be able to work on own initiative when required.
• As a key contributor to bid strategies and tender submissions, you will lead the integration of environmental considerations into design, planning, and delivery approaches. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will help position STRABAG UK as a leader in sustainable infrastructure by developing innovative, compliant, and value-driven environmental solutions that strengthen our competitive advantage.
• This is a unique opportunity to influence high-profile projects nationwide, driving best practice in environmental management while supporting the successful growth of our infrastructure portfolio.
• This is a UK wide position, covering multiple offices within our infrastructure Sub-Division across the UK so travel will be required.

Requirements:

• Lead the Contract Environment & Sustainability (E&S) team to support the development of the contract design and development, influencing best practice and innovation throughout ECI phase
• Understand the Client's Health & Safety and Environmental (HSSE) Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the Company's operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented on the project
• Provide operational and functional management advice to the design and delivery team on the practical implementation of the Company's policies and processes including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary
• Ensure the design teams consider Environment and Sustainability and influence the designing out of these risks
• Provide management, direction, support and guidance to the programme with regard to E&S performance and the implementation of the Group and Sector Strategies
• Maintain operational interface with the operational programme Directors and Sector HSSE Director and Environment and Sustainability Manager
• Assist in maintaining and seeking continuous improvement in the Sector and Group HSSE strategies and processes including the Environmental management system in relation to current industry best practice and minimum statutory requirements
• Assist and provide advice to Contract Management in the understanding of stakeholders (internal and external) aims, priorities and risks with regards to Environment and Sustainability
• Assist, where needed, with the development of Environmental Management plans if applicable and coordination of review
• Provide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents and close calls
• Provide advice and guidance, and where necessary assist with the obtaining legal consents, licenses, and exemptions such as discharge consents, abstraction licenses and waste management licenses as and when required and as directed
• Undertake and provide advice in key tasks to assist in the development, management, implementation, and monitoring of the Environmental Management System
• Undertake and/or assist Contract Management in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Natural England, EA, Thames Water and others as required and directed
• Develop and manage program of, assist with and undertake HSSE Advisory Visit, Inspections and Audits where required of operational sites. Participate, as requested in "Company" Group HSSE audits. Utilize data including the identification of trends, reporting, and influencing
• Provide advice, guidance, and independence with regards to the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractors
• Research and/or manage research of Environmental and Sustainability Issues and best practices as directed by the Sector E&S Manager or delegate
• Provide support to the Bid management team with regards to marketing, tenders and pre-qualification information
• Assist, if necessary, with the preparation of HSSE risk assessments and Method Statements
• Undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of environment and sustainability performance.
• Utilize data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation, and intervention
• Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of environmental and sustainability training/briefings, as directed
• Assist in ensuring that an 'excellent' rating under BREEAM Infrastructure (Pilot) scheme is achieved
• Assist in ensuring that the project monitors and reduces Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions
• Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business
• Set standards and lead by example in the management of environment and sustainability
• Liaise with the other members of the HSSE Team and the wider organisation with regards to HSSE
• Manage the Environment and Sustainability Team on the Contract. Manage the development and structure of this team that ensures the ongoing needs of the Contract and individual are met.
• Ensure that the professional competence of the HSSE team, within sphere of influence and provide support in all individual development matters
• Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relations to Environmental Management and responsibilities including appropriate qualifications and professional membership and CPD
• Obtain competency cards inline with the Company Competence Card Compliance Standard

Pre-employment screening is provided for this position. More information on our career website.

• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
• We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management - we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!