Project Head of Environment & Sustainability
TN United Kingdom
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Project Head of Environment & Sustainability, Manchester Client: STRABAG UK Limited Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: cfdccf381ad8 Job Views: 9 Posted: 26.04.2025 Expiry Date: 10.06.2025 Job Description: The main purpose of the role is to: Report to the Project management and the Director of Environment, Sustainability and Innovation. Ensure appropriate management and leadership of all environment and sustainability aspects relevant to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) and the wider business. Fulfill the role of the Project Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW). Lead on technical elements associated with the UK Environment and Sustainability Strategy. Ensure the STRABAG UK Environment and Sustainability Strategy, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and other standards are integrated into the HARP project. Oversee tasks aligned with achieving client, programme, and strategy objectives. Build and lead an environmental and sustainability management project team. Manage environment matters related to the entire lifecycle of the HARP project. Deliver all environment and sustainability requirements, including LCA and PAS2080 compliant carbon management system. Key Responsibilities: Strategic leadership on environmental management and improvement. Oversee recruitment, resourcing, and succession planning for project teams. Collect, evaluate, and improve project-related performance data. Develop sustainability plans, procedures, and guidelines. Lead project-specific environment management approaches. Implement assurance programs and measure performance. Support continual improvement of environmental stewardship. Assist in work winning activities. Manage permits, licenses, and risk associated with program delivery. Build and lead a team of environment and sustainability professionals. Share best practices, lessons learned, and data. Upskill and develop project teams culturally. Develop stakeholder relations and improve company reputation. Prepare status reports, identify improvements, and scan risks. Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Full member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., IEMA, IES, CIWEM, CIEEM), with Chartered status preferred. Expected to obtain an EUSR Water Hygiene Card. Full driving license and willingness to travel. DBS check required prior to appointment. Significant environmental management experience in construction on large infrastructure projects or similar. Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams in complex organizations. Experience in managing corporate and operational sustainability. Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. Experience with stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Ability to communicate effectively with regulators at senior levels. #J-18808-Ljbffr