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Environmental Manager
March 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Environmental Manager
Job Title: Environmental Manager
Location: Flexible
Business area: Kier Construction
Contract: Full time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
We are Kier, are a leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments and committed to delivering for communities and leaving lasting legacies through our work.
We are looking to recruit an Environment Manager who can support our teams to deliver great sustainability outcomes now as well as help us to shape our sustainability strategy moving forwards. Experienced in key themes such as the transition to net zero carbon, delivering a circular economy and added social value, this role will be instrumental in delivering Kiers purpose 'to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK'.
Our Wales and West (W&W) business unit spans from Pembrokeshire across to Oxfordshire and down to Cornwall. This offers opportunities to work in some of the most attractive and visited parts of the UK, but importantly for us, these are areas where industries and communities thrive and we can make a positive impact.
Key Responsibilities
As an Environmental Manager you will provide though leadership and technical advice from the preconstruction through to construction phases across our W&W sites. Key focus areas include reduction of our scope 1,2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions and a focus on whole life carbon, designing out waste and transitioning to a circular economy plus support for social value and investment.
Collaboration is a key skill as the role requires internally managing a team and cocreating solutions with other key disciplines within the business unit as well within the wider Kier Construction Sustainability team. Externally the role will work with wider industry groups, clients and other stakeholders to not only deliver against existing sustainability requirements but also explore the art of the possible.
What do we need from you?
- Previous relevant experience
- Relevant degree (or working towards)/diploma in an environmental, sustainability or related equivalent.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA or equivalent)
- Skilled in data trend analysis and translating these into recommendations and solutions
- Detailed understanding of the carbon reduction agenda including scope 1,2,3 emissions.
- Experience in the waste hierarchy and circular economy principals
- Social value, modern slavery, D&I experience desirable.
- Expert in compliance including a good working knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO14001.
- Leads with trust;engages with and inspires peers through honesty and integrity.
- Problem solver who confidently identifies and articulates problems, presenting effective solutions and setting clear expectations and defined outcomes for others.
Closing Date: 1st April 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .
Closing Date: 10/04/22
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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