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Chelmsford, Essex, England, United Kingdom | Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom | London, London, England, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Overview
The Senior Environment & Sustainability Manager will provide environmental leadership, assurance and technical support across Complex Projects, supporting growth into EPC, Principal Contractor, Delivery Partner and Client-Embedded delivery models.
This role will establish in-house environmental capability, improving responsiveness to clients and creating a scalable, chargeable service offering that supports growth across energy, utilities, aviation, rail, highways and major infrastructure sectors.
The role will act as both a technical specialist and client-facing leader, supporting project delivery, business development, governance and environmental performance improvement.
Your role
Environmental leadership & assurance
- Provide environmental leadership across Complex Projects.
- Develop and maintain environmental management systems, standards and assurance processes.
- Lead environmental audits, reviews and compliance assessments.
- Support incident investigations and environmental risk management activities.
- Monitor environmental performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Project delivery support
- Provide environmental support to EPC, Delivery Partner and Principal Contractor projects.
- Support environmental planning, permitting and regulatory compliance activities.
- Advise project teams on environmental risks and mitigation measures.
- Support environmental aspects of design reviews and project gateways.
- Ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project delivery models.
Sustainable design & CDM integration
- Work alongside CDM and HSE specialists to embed Safe by Design principles.
- Influence environmental risk reduction through engineering and design solutions.
- Support environmental considerations within design reviews and risk workshops.
- Promote whole-life environmental thinking and sustainable outcomes.
Client-Facing support
- Support client engagement activities, provide environmental assurance resources to major clients.
- Support client audits, governance meetings and performance reviews.
- Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders.
Growth & business development
- Support bids, tenders and framework opportunities.
- Support development of environmental capability.
- Identify opportunities to expand environmental and sustainability support across existing clients.
- Support development of bids and opportunities.
Sustainability & ESG
- Support delivery of sustainability commitments on client projects.
- Advise on carbon reduction, resource efficiency, biodiversity and social value initiatives.
- Help clients meet regulatory, contractual and ESG requirements.
- Support sustainability reporting and performance measurement.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-167092
Salary range
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Sudhan Prabhu
Hi there, I'm Sudhan Prabhu and I manage this role
About you
Essential
- Degree qualified in Environmental Management, Sustainability or related discipline.
- Professional membership (IEMA or equivalent).
- Significant experience within infrastructure, utilities, transportation or construction sectors.
- Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting major programmes, EPC projects or Principal Contractors.
- Experience engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to lead assurance activities and influence project decision-making.
Desirable
- National Grid experience.
- Aviation, rail, highways, water or energy sector experience.
- Environmental permitting and planning expertise.
- Sustainability, carbon and ESG programme delivery experience.
- Internal or external consultancy experience.
Essential qualifications, experience and professional membership
- Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Ecology, Geography, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Full Member of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professional (PISEP / MISEP) and actively working towards chartership.
- Practical experience of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- Experience conducting environmental audits and assurance reviews.
- Significant experience supporting major infrastructure, transportation, utilities, defence, aviation, rail, water or energy projects.
- Experience engaging directly with clients, regulators and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to influence project decisions and challenge constructively.
Desirable qualifications, experience and professional membership
- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv).
- CSCS Professionally Qualified Person Card.
- Temporary Works awareness training.
- CDM awareness training.
- Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 14001).
- Carbon, Net Zero and sustainability strategy experience.
- Experience supporting Design & Build, EPC or Principal Contractor projects.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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