Project Head of Environment & Sustainability

STRABAG • Full-time • Manchester, GB • 1m ago

Tasks

Main Purpose of the role -
Reporting to the Project management and the Director of Environment, Sustainability and Innovation the main purpose of the role is to –
Ensure that appropriate management and leadership of all environment and sustainability related aspects relevant to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) and the wider business (where required).
Fulfill the role of the Project Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW).
Lead on technical elements associated with the UK Environment and Sustainability Strategy.
Ensure that the STRABAG UK Environment and Sustainability Strategy, the STRABAG ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 compliant Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) and other applicable company standards are fully integrated on the HARP project.
Lead on the oversight and undertaking of tasks aligned to achieving client, programme and strategy related objectives and targets.
Build a strong, efficient environmental and sustainability management project team which reflects STRABAG’s team working culture.
Lead on management of environment matters related to the entire lifecycle of the HARP project.
Lead on delivery of all environment and sustainability requirements under the contract including LCA and implementing a PAS2080 compliant carbon management system.
Key Responsibilities -
Support with strategic leadership on all aspects of environment management and improvement. Shape the UK Environment & Sustainability strategy whilst driving awareness and upskilling delivery and leadership teams.
Oversee and lead on resourcing, recruitment and succession planning of project environment and sustainability teams.
Ensure that project related key performance data is collected, evaluated and improved upon.
Develop appropriate sustainability plans, process, procedures and guidelines for integration in the STRABAG UK environment & sustainability management system.
Leadership of project specific approaches to environment management and holistic alignment with the UK Environment and Sustainability Management System.
Lead on the implementation of the business unit assurance programme, objective measurement of performance, initiative development and implementation.
Support the business in review and continual improvement of approaches to environmental stewardship.
Lead where required in supporting the business on work winning activity.
Lead on delivery of consents, permits and licences to facilitate programme delivery and ensure that risk is appropriately managed while opportunity is maximised.
Build and lead a team of environment and sustainability professionals across the entire length of the project.
Lead on the compilation and sharing of project related best practice, lessons learnt, case studies, data etc.
Lead on the upskilling and cultural development of project teams.
Ensure there is a sustained link developed between internal multi-functional teams and manage coordination.
Lead on developing project and business stakeholder relations, improving company reputation and partaking in industry steering groups.
Lead on the development of status reports, identification of improvement areas, risk horizon scanning, management review and continual improvement.

Qualifications

Degree Qualified (or experience equivalent to a degree).
Full Member of professional institution (e.g. IEMA, IES, CIWEM, CIEEM). Relevant Chartered status.
You will be expected to obtain the EUSR Water Hygiene Card
Full driving licence and willing to travel
CSCS Card (relevant type)
DBS check will be required prior to appointment
Significant environmental management experience in the construction industry on large infrastructure projects or equivalent, comparable industry/projects.
Strong demonstrable leadership skills essential, with experience managing teams in a complex matrix organisation.
Experience in managing both corporate and operational sustainability. Ability to take direction from line managers and senior members of staff whilst also being able to communicate and influence change.
Strategic minded with excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. Project management and commercial/contract management experience required.
Significant experience of external and internal stakeholder engagement, relationship development and management.
Ability to communicate with regulators at a senior level.

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