Environmental Manager in Birmingham

Ready to make a lasting environmental impact? We're looking for an Environmental Manager to help deliver major infrastructure projects sustainably and responsibly. As Environmental Manager at Farrans, you will demonstrate solid influencing and people skills, working closely with stakeholders to drive excellence in environmental compliance, permitting, carbon reduction, circular economy, biodiversity enhancement and climate resilience.

You will champion best practice and drive continuous improvement, supporting projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will embed sustainability into decision-making, ensuring environmental considerations remain at the heart of project delivery and client expectations are exceeded. Playing a key role in managing environmental risks, this role will ensure compliance with legal requirements is maintained, continually improve our systems to deliver lasting benefits for our clients, communities and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Positively influence SHE leadership behaviours by your own actions, set the standard and demonstrate high standards of ethics and professional integrity.
• Prepare Construction Environmental Management plans.
• Plan and conduct regular audits of locations/projects environmental practices and documentation.
• Assist and coordinate the external audit programme.
• Support and assist with incident investigations and reporting to ensure company operating procedures are implemented.
• Lead environmental agenda to ensure guidance and support is in place for project teams in relation to regulatory and client specific requirements.
• Support and guide project teams with regards permitting and consent requirements.
• Assist the implementation of a Farrans-wide consistent management approach to SHE requirements.
• Support and guide Farrans’ management with a positive solutions-based approach to addressing challenges in environmental performance.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes, maintain a legal register and ensure they are integrated into the Company’s environmental management system.

Empowering People

• Be fully engaged and support the implementation of the SHE competency toolkit, using it as a tool for self-development.
• Fully embrace and implement Farrans’ performance management process, using it as a tool to set and deliver SMART technical and competency related targets and objectives.
• Coach, train and mentor Farrans’ staff in environmental matters through the audit process, incident investigations and relevant project matters.
• Coach, guide and support Farrans’ supply chain through pre-start meetings, performance reviews etc. to secure their engagement and understanding of Farrans’ SHE expectations.
• Prepare and deliver environmental-related training, briefings and CPD materials to facilitate staff promotion and progression.

Customer Service

• Establish and foster positive professional relationships with key clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Provide environmental advice and support to project teams and supply chain during project mobilisation phase.
• Provide environmental advice and support to ‘in-progress’ project management teams.
• Prepare timely post-audit reports and identified actions to project and company management teams.
• Monitor the completion of corrective & preventative actions and the close-out of NCRs.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly SHE performance data and reports for management and senior leadership.
• Provide advice and guidance to project management teams.
• Provide feedback and communicate lessons learned/best practice across the organisation.

Culture

• Promote and act on Farrans’ ethos ‘Nothing is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely’ demonstrating a consistent approach to SHE expectations.
• Develop and maintain an open, transparent and consistent approach to improving SHE standards, through the audit process, incident investigations and any SHE reviews.
• Continually critically assess Farrans’ environmental standards and performance.
• Encourage and seek environmental innovations through internal SHE reviews, peer group meetings, supply chain reviews and client forums.
• Promote environmental performance and standards through local and nationwide memberships, affiliations and awards submissions.

Focused Business

• Promote and act on Farrans ethos ‘Nothing we do is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely’.
• Assist in the continual development of Farrans’ internal SHEQ management system (SHEQ).
• Support the delivery of Farrans' sustainability, environmental and social value commitments.
• Enable Farrans to secure repeat business by exceeding client expectations.
• Assist and support the Bid team during tender and preconstruction stages.
• Develop effective working relationships with project teams, senior management, clients, regulators and supply chain partners.
• Represent Farrans at industry forums, working groups, client meetings and environmental networking events.
• Support Farrans position as recognised environmental sustainability leader on joint ventures.

Sustainable Growth

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and apply a long-term plan to enhance Company environmental performance.
• Participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned exercises to ensure improvements are captured as part of the SHE improvement plans.
• Support the development of continuous improvement practices including SHE alerts, communication and knowledge sharing.
• Support the development and upskilling of key supply chain partners to achieve greater SHE performance.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience working in construction environmental sustainability role.
• Effective working knowledge of environmental legislation, environmental permitting processes and compliance management.
• Working with multiple stakeholders and locations.
• Working knowledge of BREEAM / BREEAM Infrastructure requirements on projects.
• Working knowledge of issues such as noise, water management, ecology and waste management.
• Experience collecting and analysing environmental performance data.
• Knowledge of carbon management and Net Zero principles within construction.
• Understanding of circular economy and resource efficiency practices.
• Understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
• Experience of planning, implementing and operating SHEQ management standards and processes.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite (particularly Excel & Word) and using online project document management portals, such as Deltek PIM (FOCAL), Aconex, etc.

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme. The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do. Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided. Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority. Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential. Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly. We understand the importance of work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration. We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.