Environment And Sustainability Manager in Leicester

IBP are currently seeking a dedicated Environment & Sustainability Manager to join our clients SHEQ team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in advancing the Environmental Management and Sustainability initiatives, ensuring they align with and drive the SHEQ and Decarbonisation strategies. As a key member of our SHEQ team, you will collaborate closely with various business units to foster a positive environmental impact across our operations, contributing to our commitment to sustainable practices and responsible business growth. The main duties include but are not limited to: Ensure contracts and operational activities go above and beyond the Environmental Management System and legislative compliance requirements. Liaise with and report on the relevant environmental, sustainability and carbon capture KPIs and the progress against the targets and objectives of the business. Lead on, drive awareness and deliver the requirements of the business Environment and Carbon strategies. Support on work winning and contract mobilisation where required. Ensure contracts / projects are represented in awards submissions, external communications and industry events for environmental initiatives. Responsible for the providing third party assurance on the implementation of the Environmental Management System at contract / project level to meet the requirements of ISO 14001. Support operational teams with environmental guidance and advice and in the production of internal and external reports. Lead on VSI environmental incident investigations, and support and advise on corrective actions (where required). Liaise with Regulators and other stakeholders to drive cross contract improvements. Carry out internal and external audits of contracts, Projects and supply chain. The Ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience: At least 7 years’ construction, utilities or telecoms industry experience or relevant environmental experience in a similar sector. Experience of managing diverse teams of environmental specialists on construction projects across a multi disciplined team. Experience working at a senior manager level whilst generating effective at engaging operational approaches to deliver environmental improvements. Strong organisational and project management skills. Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar senior role, ideally gained within the Telecoms sector. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the organisation, creating engagement and support. Ability to challenge poor performance and approach difficult conversations in an appropriate and engaging manner. Degree Level Qualification in an appropriate Environmental, Carbon Management or related discipline (or equivalent). Practitioner or Full Membership with IEMA or working towards, or equivalent professional body grade Up to date CPD (evidence to be provided). Project Management Qualification would be advantageous. Experience of maintaining or reaching externally audited management standards including ISO 14001. Along with but not limited to Achilles, Carbon Reduce, etc. Recent proven experience of working in a Senior Environment/ sustainability position. Ability to use work management systems, Microsoft Office 365 applications, produce reports, analyse data, and implement strategies/ action plans. Thank you for applying and sending your CV to IBP Recruitment Ltd for this and future roles. Successful applicants will be contacted within 15 working days of submitting their application – if you do not hear back within this time, please assume that you have been unsuccessful. Please feel free to apply for any future roles. IBP Recruitment Ltd provides services as an Agency and an Employment Business for permanent recruitment and we are committed to equal opportunities for all candidates