Description:
We are looking for a proactive and motivated Environmental Manager to lead the new business’ environmental initiatives and support company sustainability goals. As important will be the requirement to manage the many and various consents and approvals associated with linear schemes which form the majority of the company’s workload.
This role will suit someone with experience of applying for and managing environmental consents, permits and licences and practical experience of ground and surface water management and controls.
Key Accountabilities
Environmental Assurance
- Give guidance, advice and direction to the business to ensure legal compliance is maintained for the life of each scheme
- Contribute to pre-qualification questionnaires and tenders
- Assure that environmental issues are considered at tender and throughout the life of the project
- Ensure all successful tenders are correctly set up to meet legal requirements and comply with all legislation before work starts on site
- Ensure VolkerEnergy sites are compliant with environmental legislation and company and client requirements
- Contribute to the delivery of the VWUK Group’s sustainability targets, including carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and resource efficiency
- Report carbon used monthly and as required by clients
- Monitor legislation and industry changes to ensure VolkerEnergy’s policies and procedures remain relevant and up to date
- Achieve and retain ISO14001 and PAS2080 compliance
Management of Consents
- Managing the process of obtaining and maintaining environmental permits and approvals for large linear projects, including preparing documentation, negotiating with Regulators, and overseeing environmental assessments.
Communication and coordination
- Represent the business at Group level including ensuring VolkerEnergy and its 2 parent companies are appropriately represented in any working groups
- Attend project meetings at a divisional level representing the environmental and sustainability function
- Communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels in person or in writing
- Liaise with clients and Regulators
- Build strong relationships with regulators, advisors, and NGOs
- Be comfortable challenging the status quo