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Environmental ManagerLocation: Based in Southeast with national travelKier Major Projects are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and collaborative Environmental Manager who will report into the Head of Environment. You will be part of a network of environmental professionals providing specialist environmental and sustainability advice to support pre-construction and construction teams with the development of large, world-class building and infrastructure projects throughout the UK.
We need your skills to enable the development process. We want to ensure that environmental risks are identified early and solutions integrated seamlessly into the project design and its construction. We also want to ensure that our customers benefit fully by deploying long-term sustainable solutions, considering development lifecycle, occupancy and climate resilience within our award-winning projects.
Do you have what it takes?
Purpose of role:
Deliver Kier's strategic goals for SHE through the development and application of specific Business Stream environmental programmes aligned to Kier Group's strategy and Critical Operating Tasks (COTs)
Provide advice and guidance to pre-construction and delivery teams to support the identification of environmental risks and opportunities
Support the development of solutions with a focus upon regulatory compliance, programme risks, mitigation costs and value-adding opportunities
Provide costed solutions to de-risk programme
Ensure project Risk Registers include significant environmental risks
Enhance the profile of environmental management with project teams as a critical requirement to deliver project programme and profitability
Actively engage with stakeholders, including regulators, conservation organisations and communities as necessary to shape projects and promote Kier as a Company that leads the way in environmental performance
Support the procurement and management of specialist contractors and consultants, challenging value and safeguarding project delivery objectives
Support the production of specialist environmental documentation, including site specific plans and risk assessments
Ensure compliance obligations are understood and implemented by project teams from the outset and handover information is collected over the duration of the project
Assist with the BREEAM and CSH co-ordination during all phases of projects ensuring site teams are collating necessary evidence
Ensure familiarity with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensure that processes are being followed by pre-construction and delivery teams
Collect feedback from the operational use of the IMS and make proposals to improve efficiency and effectiveness of its deployment
Develop and implement environmental improvement programmes
Conduct audits and compliance checks in accordance with the monitoring programme
Support the collation and analyses of environmental performance data, including Group KPIs, and report findings to internal staff, clients and regulatory bodies
Ensure accident/incident investigations are carried out appropriately to the required standard and include root cause analysis
Ensure incidents, inspections and audits are closed out
Prepare board report information
Review and advise on competency requirements for teams
Develop and deliver risk-focussed training to all levels of the business, including the supply chain
Promote participation in and assist with the preparation of environmental awards and recognition schemes
Develop and promote innovation, including attendance at industry forums and conferences
Capture and share industry best environmental practice and lessons learnt
Individual:* A degree in a relevant environmental discipline, or equivalent OR
* Experienced construction professional with management experience
* Professional membership of environmental organisation (SocEnv, IEMA, CIWEM, CIWM, CIEEM)
* Significant experience in a similar or supporting post
* Detailed knowledge of ISO 14001 and experience in auditing
* Detailed understanding of environmental legislation
* Experience with BREEAM and/or CEEQUAL
* Good understanding of construction methodology and programme sequences
* Good oral and written communicator at all corporate levels with good presentation and training skills and ability for public speaking
* Ability to work on own initiative and deliver key objectives
* Good time management and ability to work under pressure
* Enthusiastic, collaborative and forward-thinking
* Ability to positively influence others
* Excellent IT skills
* UK driving licence
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is an inclusive employer.
Let's shape your world together.