Environmental Sustainability Lead

11 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Laing O'Rourke Full time

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Lead to join our team working on National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade Programme. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a transformative infrastructure project that will revolutionise the UK's electricity grid.

About the Role:

  • Drive Sustainability Goals: Support Laing O'Rourke's commitment to becoming a net-zero company, focusing on carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and enhancing biodiversity through nature-positive solutions.
  • Lead Environmental Performance: Oversee and manage environmental risks, ensuring compliance with the sustainability strategy, and the environmental needs of clients and stakeholders.
  • Management Systems Implementation: Implement the Laing O'Rourke Energy and Environmental Management System across the project to manage environmental performance.
  • Training & Mentorship: Coach and mentor project teams on environmental sustainability, developing/delivering training to ensure high environmental standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Environmental Reporting: Manage and report environmental data, setting KPIs to drive continuous improvement in sustainability performance.
  • Regulatory Approvals: Work with consent-granting bodies to secure timely approvals and effectively manage the regulatory process.
  • Incident Management: Investigate environmental incidents and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions in collaboration with project leadership.

About You:

  • Experience: Proven experience in managing environmental performance on large infrastructure projects, with a robust understanding of environmental legislation (ISO14001, ISO50001 and management systems).
  • Leadership: Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to set clear goals, inspire teams, and empower others to deliver high environmental standards.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Management/Sciences, Sustainability, or related field.
  • Willingness to Travel: Ability and willingness to travel nationally across various project sites.

Benefits:

  • Estimated salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum
  • Competitive remuneration package (base salary + car/travel allowance)
  • Access to PMI; enhanced pension and parental leave schemes;
  • Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection;
  • 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays;
  • Professional development opportunities;


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