Senior Environmental Manager, Rail and Highways

Ground Control - Senior Environmental Manager
Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment. At Ground Control, we are on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places, and the planet.
Join Us
We're an Investors in People Silver Standard Company with a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Environmental Manager to join our Rail and Infrastructure team at Ground Control. This role will work in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders delivering key strategic objectives and innovation to deliver business and project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Internal and external communication
Building suitable resources to support business ambitions
Leading business change and innovation
Supporting the operational team from pre-construction
Preparation of associated fee proposals
Managing and coordinating scheme delivery in required timeframes
Responsible for the specific ecological profit and loss for this business unit
Coordinating sub-consultant supply chain resource, vetting, and QA of required output
Line management of the ecological team
Requirements
Experienced environmental or ecological experts ideally with a strong focus on rail. You will need:
Full membership of CIEEM (or working towards it)
Knowledge and experience of policy, regulations, standards, metrics, and tools relating to biodiversity
Experience and understanding of UKHab classification, Biodiversity Metric and strong botanical skills
Background in conservation or deep understanding of conservation management methods related to biodiversity
What We Offer
At Ground Control, we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program, supporting you to realize your full potential.
Awards and Accolades
We have been awarded 'world-class' status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the 'Top 100 Large Companies to Work For' league table. Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards.
Employee Support
We inclusively support 'The Race at Work Charter', 'Ban the Box', 'The Armed Forces Covenant', and are 'Disability Confident'. We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
Perks and Benefits
Free gym access or subsidised national gym memberships
Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme, and Travel loans
Bupa employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service, and a premium subscription to Calm
Training, development, coaching, and mentoring plans
Hybrid Working
This is a hybrid role with plenty of working from home. We offer flexible working arrangements and nationwide travel may be required.
How We Work
We put people at the center of everything we do and believe in embracing a culture where difference is valued. Together, we're stronger.
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