Job Description

Overview

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Environmental Manager - Construction / Building / Civils – Yorkshire / East Midlands Sites + Work from home.

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Ideal opportunity for someone with previous main contractor experience; ecologists and environmental consultants will also be considered with a view to transferring experience to the main contractor side. Good opportunity for career progression.

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Mix of site visits predominantly in Yorkshire and some in the East Midlands, with a mix of remote work.

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One of UK's most successful and reputable Tier 1 Building Main Contractors.

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Role & Duties

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- Reporting to: Senior Environmental Manager.
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- Provide specialist environmental support for bid / tender submissions.
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- Provide detailed support during the pre-construction phase to ensure projects consider and plan for environmental and sustainability best practice.
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- Undertake pre-start checks by reviewing preconstruction information and assessing areas of risk and appropriate mitigation measures.
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- Apply for necessary environmental regulatory permissions.
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- Develop environmental risk assessments.
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- Develop Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs).
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- Develop supplementary project-specific environmental management plans (e.g., Water Management Plans and Nuisance Management Plans) where needed.
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- Review and improve environmentally high-risk method statements.
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- Provide specialist environmental support to project teams during the construction phase.
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- Monitor environmental performance against the company Environmental Policies and standards.
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- Support the Senior Environmental Manager in setting the agenda for company environmental performance improvement across all operational sectors.
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- Conduct environmental incident investigations and liaise with regulatory bodies; communicate lessons learned across the business.
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- Support maintenance of the company environmental management system.
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- Support working groups (e.g., sustainability groups) to enhance environmental and sustainability objectives.
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- Provide specialist support to operational teams concerning changes to environmental legislation.
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- Ensure compliance with legislation, company standards and ISO 14001; support audits, reporting and coaching.
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- Influence the supply chain to comply with company environmental requirements and best practice initiatives.
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- Support third-party environmental audits to ensure compliance.
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- Develop and disseminate environmental good practice initiatives (e.g., CPD sessions, webinars, forums, training courses, supplier engagement).
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- Deliver environmental training to operational and support teams (e.g., spill response / SEATS).
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- Disseminate relevant environmental information and regulatory updates across the company.
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- Support operational teams in implementing regulatory permissions (e.g., environmental permits; consents; exemptions).
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- Support site teams in environmental performance monitoring (e.g., water, dust, noise).
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- Be the point of contact and support to operational teams, with site visits as required.
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Requirements

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To be considered for this Environmental Manager role you must meet the following criteria:

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- Previous environmental management role preferably in Construction or Civil Engineering.
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- Previous experience of delivering training.
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- Up to date knowledge of UK environmental legislation.
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- Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems.
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- Degree in environmental management or equivalent – highly desirable.
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- Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
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- Computer literate.
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- Full UK Driving Licence with flexibility to visit sites in Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
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- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to form good working relationships with multi-disciplined teams.
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- Able to work autonomously and manage own commitments/diary/scheduling.
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- Previous employment with a main contractor, sub-contractor, local authority or consultancy.
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- Previous employment in an Environmental Advisor, Environmental Coordinator, Environmental Manager or similar role. Open to Ecologists or Environmental Consultants transferring experience over.
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Remuneration

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The successful Environmental Manager will receive:

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- £40,000 - £55,000 basic salary (Dependent on experience)

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- Car Allowance

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- Competitive Pension

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- Bonus (Excellent track record of paying)

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To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

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