Environment & Sustainability Advisor

We are looking for a Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor to deliver environmental management requirements and actions to support our sustainability strategy across our Rail Systems business - within London & the South East and the South West of England.
The role will provide strategic direction, support and guidance to our project teams on all aspects of
environmental management, meeting legal and company standards and helping deliver a culture of
continual improvement. It will support site-based project design, construction controls and mitigations,
sustainability opportunities and engagement with clients, stakeholders and environmental authorities.
Specifically, the role holder will directly support the Rail Systems Environmental Manager to:
Work closely with project teams to deliver environmental and sustainability commitments,
ensuring ongoing compliance with Balfour Beatty BMS and customer requirements, working
with clients such as Network Rail.
Oversee monthly performance reporting against client KPIs and internal targets, seeking to make
continuous improvements in process and quality of data.

What you'll be doing

You will contribute to the strategic implementation of our Rail sustainability plan, driving actions, monitoring
progress and reporting to senior Environmental Sustainability Team and Regional Leadership Team.
Manage project environmental risks and opportunities, supporting project teams to develop and
maintain local environmental and sustainability management plans and risk assessments.
Actively lead environment and sustainability, engaging project teams to encourage and promote
sustainable behaviours and innovations, deliver positive outcomes and maintain project
documentation.
Provide support and advice on environmental management, compliance and project specific
mitigation measures including pollution control and ecology protection.
Support Environmental Advisors/Consultants and liaise with other group Sustainability teams to
deliver best sustainability outcomes for SWES Rail Systems.
Direct and support teams applications for consent, licences or permits as required and ensure
project environmental compliance responsibilities are maintained.
Upskill the project team and contractors on environment and sustainability
responsibilities and controls via work package plans, toolbox talks and on-site learning and
development. Developing a plan for education and reporting progress.
Ensure upload of environmental data monthly to the sustainability portal, working with project
teams to develop the most effective process.
Deliver monthly environmental sustainability performance reporting to the internal Rail business via
Gate 6 targets review, and to the client via KPI reporting.

Be involved at the planning stage to support design teams to identify and control risk and
identify opportunities to reduce carbon, waste and biodiversity net loss.
Liaise with client, regulatory bodies and subcontractors on matters of environmental management
and sustainability.

The following qualities/experience are essential:
Strong knowledge of environment management with the relevant experience
working in a construction environment.
Practical experience and sound knowledge of environmental statutory requirements, including
environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, environmental licencing and consent applications
and regulation.
Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome.
Good interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation
skills.
Interpreting and managing data via databases, consistent record keeping and writing detailed
reports.
Full UK drivers licence and flexibility to travel.
Literate in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook.
Professional Membership level of a relevant professional body (IEMA/CIEEM/CIWEM)
Experience of deputising for more senior role.
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
Good knowledge and practical experience of developing, implementing and improving EMSs
certified to ISO 14001 accreditation.
Internal environmental auditor qualification.
Knowledge of the Construction Industry specifically understanding of the
rail/construction/engineering operating environment.
Experience of taking on new challenges in a systematic and enthusiastic manner.
Managing legislative issues for clients, including planning permissions and consents.

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more