Environmental Sustainability Manager (Rail) - London

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About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we shape the future of infrastructure by delivering projects that connect communities, support economic growth, and protect our planet. We are proud to be at the forefront of sustainable Rail delivery across the UK.

We are now seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager to join our Rail business and play a pivotal role in driving environmental excellence strategy and sustainable practices across our Western and Wales frameworks.

What you'll be doing

As a Environmental & Sustainability Manager you will:

• Lead on the implementation of environmental and sustainability strategies across a diverse Rail portfolio
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and client requirements.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, regulators, and stakeholders to embed best practice
• Identify opportunities for carbon reduction, resource efficiency, and environmental enhancements
• Champion innovation in sustainability, supporting Balfour Beatty's Net Zero ambitions.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Will have strong experience in environmental and sustainability management within construction or infrastructure (rail preferred).
• Possess excellent knowledge of UK environmental legislation and sustainability frameworks.
• Be a confident communicator, able to engage teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Hold a relevant degree or professional qualification (IEMA, CEnv, or equivalent desirable).
• Brings a passion for driving real change and leaving a positive legacy for people and the environment.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com