Environmental Sustainability Manager

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for an
E
nvironmental Sustainability Manager
to join our Sustainability and Innovation team in our Lower Thames Crossing project office
.
The position is for a 12-month fixed term
.
What you'll do:
I
nfluence, develop and
drive environmental excellence through the planning phases of a major road project
Lead
the development of excellent environmental management systems and plans on a major infrastructure project.
Manage specialist environmental resources
to comply surveys and reports as well as
develop environmental management plans and discharge environmental commitments and requirements
You will influence and support other
delivery team functions as well as develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
The role will
ensure compliance with environmental standards and legislation.
You will identify, appraise, and communicate environmental risks and opportunities.
This role will collaborate with customer and Scheme Delivery Partners on evolution of environmental management systems, communication of good practice, lessons learnt and innovation.
You will assist the OU Lead Environmental Sustainability Manager and wider Infrastructure environmental sustainability team deliver best practice initiatives and improvement projects.
You will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of suitable environmental training for all project staff.
What you'll bring to the role:
Degree level in appropriate Environmental or demonstrable, relevant experience
Proven construction industry experience or relevant environmental experience in a similar sector
Experience in delivery of environmental management in major construction projects – particularly at the planning stage.
Full Membership with IEMA or similar professional membership
Full driving licence and willingness to travel projects/ contracts in region.
Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using
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f you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.
More information about the role
Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us:
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The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
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