Head of Environment & Sustainability

If you are an ambitious Environmental & Sustainability Leader looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

What matters to us

• Demonstratesan unwavering passion for the Environment and Sustainability, drivinginnovation and an ability to positively influence and develop those aroundthem.
• Significantenvironmental and sustainability management experience in the constructionindustry on large infrastructure projects or equivalent, comparableindustry/projects. At least 10 years' experience.
• Strongdemonstrable leadership skills essential, with experience managing alarge, multi-disciplinary team preferably within a matrix structure. Ableto communicate as part of the senior management team, influencing anddriving change as required.
• Strategic-mindedwith excellent organisation, communication and time management skills.Project management and commercial/contract management experience required.
• CharteredEnvironmentalist, Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Managementand Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent and registered Environmental Auditor(required but with extensive EMS and audit experience can be acquired oncein post).

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Your contribution to our company

• The primary purpose of the role is to provide leadership of Environment & Sustainability for STRABAG UK on the preconstruction, design, construction and handover of the project. Providing Strategic oversight to achieve client, programme and STRABAG UK objectives and targets.
• The role involves leadership of the project Environment & Sustainability Function, including teams responsible for consenting, permitting, environment and ecology supervision & management, monitoring and reporting, carbon lifecycle assessment, biodiversity assurance etc.
• The role is of strategic importance in respect to project and STRABAG UK risk and opportunity management. It is critical that the candidate has experience in leveraging and integrating innovative practices to facilitate beneficial social, environmental and economic outcomes. Additionally it is important that the candidate has experience in a similar capacity on complex construction projects.
• On a project level, the role will report to the director of Technical Services while from a functional level, the role will report to the UK Director of Environment and Sustainability.
• Required demonstratable skillset includes: Leadership & Strategic delivery in a matrix structure, Environment & Sustainability Management, Environmental Consenting & stakeholder management, Contract management & Commercial acumen.
• Oversee and lead on resourcing, recruitment and succession planning of the environment team.
• Provide the strategic leadership on all aspects of environmental sustainability. Drive awareness for and delivery against contract targets, including reducing Carbon and whole life impacts, biodiversity net gain. Maintain innovation awareness to continuously seek ways to maintain an industry-leading contract.
• Provide operational and functional management advice to the design and construction team on the practical implementation of contract policies and processes. Provide assurance to senior management team, understanding and communicating all key risks and relevant information as necessary to ensure sound environmental management across the programme.
• Oversee the provision of all Environmental specialists including procurement and sub-contract management, managing performance and budgets. Provide specialist support to the commercial team for any scope changes, early warnings or other formal communications required with the client on environment and sustainability matters.
• Lead the Environment & Sustainability Team functionally across the Project. Manage the development and structure of this team to ensure that the ongoing needs of the Contract and individuals are met.
• Oversee and lead on the development, implementation and continual improvement of the STRABAG Environment & Sustainability Management System, ensuring ISO14001, ISO5001 and PAS2080 accreditation in addition to ISO20400 alignment.
• Accountable for creation of an effective collaborative culture across amongst the function and project teams, whilst facilitating the same culture among contractors, 3rd party stakeholders and the client.
• Establish and maintain appropriate governance and accountability processes on the project.
• Oversee incident response, investigation and root cause identification. Facilitating lessons learnt and sharing of experiences/ findings amongst the business.
• Ensure that the project monitors and reports carbon emissions in line with ISO14064 and PAS2080 while developing roadmaps that will see the reduction of reduction of Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website . What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications - careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting - the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE- clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate's entry

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