Environmental Manager

Building in a way that is as considerate of the environment as possible is a key focus for Kier. Environmental management is a key role within our teams and we have an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Manager to join our flagship HMP Glasgow project. HMP Glasgow, one of Scotland's largest construction projects, conveniently located circa 10 miles North East of Glasgow city, will deliver a safe, efficient facility for 2000 inmates and staff to replace the historic Barlinnie prison. This could be your opportunity to get involved in delivering a modern new-build custodial facility.

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Contract: Permanent, full time, flexibility can be considered simply outlined in your application.

What will you be responsible for?

• As an Environmental Manager at Kier working on HMP Glasgow, you will fulfil a key role managing the environmental advisor resource to meet the needs of a large, high value project.
• You will take the lead to provide specialist environmental and sustainability advice to support pre-construction and construction teams with the development and delivery of a large, world-class building project.
• Your day to day may include, but not be limited to:

• Manage Environmental Advisors within the team to ensure adequate resource allocation, quality of work and completion against project programme.
• Review pre-construction information to evaluate environmental sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Work with pre-construction and project team to deliver sustainable outcomes and manage environmental risk.
• Identify and work with competent consultants/service providers of environmental sustainability services to preconstruction and operational teams.
• Identify and support project team with obtaining authorisations / permits / licences / consents and engage with relevant Regulatory bodies.
• Support the successful delivery of BREEAM, DREAM & CEEQUAL projects.

Who are we looking for?

• You will have experience in a similar managerial role within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• You will be proficient in the use of MS Office and have prior knowledge / experience of sustainability schemes such as BREEAM/ DREAM/ CEEQUAL.
• You will be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational abilities.
• You will have excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple workloads concurrently.
• You will be able to issue clear written and spoken instruction to internal and external stakeholders.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Hold relevant qualification in environmental management (Degree level or equivalent).
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving License.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application.

Benefits include: Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Health and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.