Sustainability Specialist - Environmental

Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport with First Bus The UK\’s bus industry is evolving, and First Bus is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation. As franchising and contract-based services become more prominent, we\’re embracing the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable transport in partnership with local authorities and key stakeholders.

As a Bid Solutions Specialist (Safety & Environment), you will play a key role in shaping our technical and operational proposals, ensuring that our solutions meet and exceed client expectations.

Why Join First Bus?
Ensure bid solutions align with client requirements and comply with First Bus safety policies, while working closely with Sustainability and Compliance leads to reflect current and future policy standards (e.g. Integrate best practices from across the health, safety, and environmental sectors to enhance bid solutions and drive continuous improvement.
Leverage First Bus\’s experience in decarbonisation and electrification to create differentiated, commercially aware bid solutions that balance quality and cost effectively.
Contribute to bid financial modelling by assessing operational impacts, understanding safety/environment incentive and penalty regimes, and supporting mobilisation planning alongside the Mobilisations Director.

Experienced practitioner in safety and/or environmental management
Demonstrable experience of improved H&S/environmental culture in a live operational environment, demonstrated by KPIs and trend analysis
Competitive Salary + Bonus
~25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
~ Flexible working
~ Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
~ Working at First you will receive a Free bus pass for you and your family after 6 months services as well as discounted train travel
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support

At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people.