Senior Environmental Manager, Rail and Highways

Senior Environmental Manager - Rail and Infrastructure
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.
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We have 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 will include:
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, from ecological assessments, BNG assessments and traditional ecological surveying
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 (resource, ecologist/grad ecologist & sub-consultants)
This is a great role for 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 along with general wildlife legislation across the UK and its application
Experience and understanding of UKHab classification, Biodiversity Metric and strong botanical skills
A background in conversation or deep understanding of conservation management methods related to biodiversity
Experience of habitat creation and management
Experience in customer facing situations related to early customer engagement
High attention to detail, especially with technical output excellence
Experience of operating at a senior level leading the biodiversity elements of major projects and delivery of high-quality deliverables
Demonstrable experience of managing complex projects, including commercial, resourcing and scheduling activities
Good GIS skills
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 realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work.
Awards, Accolades and Culture
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
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
By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020
2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
Perks and Benefits
Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere
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, the wellbeing app
A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration
Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays
Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
How we work:
We put people at the centre of everything we do. Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger. #INDHP
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