Environmental Manager

We have a fantastic career development opportunity for an Environmental Manager to join the team on a brand-new highways development in the Suffolk area. As Environmental Manager, you will report to the Project Leads and Infrastructure Business Unit Environmental Lead . You will support and implement environmental strategy and systems to ensure that the delivery of our operations meets exemplary environmental standards. This role supports improvement and consistency in performance, ensuring compliance with management systems, and implementing continual improvement initiatives. You will also support Galliford Try Group in driving environmental improvements across the business. Please note that flexible / hybrid working is on offer with this position however, there would be a requirement to have a presence on site 3-4 days per week.,

• Provide environmental input from planning to completion, ensuring standards are met and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Support the implementation of Group and Business Unit Environmental Strategies, developing scheme-specific strategies.
• Drive the environmental agenda, contributing to senior leadership teams and assisting clients with statutory requirements and sustainability objectives (e.g., BREEAM).
• Implement environmental management systems aligned with client needs, company strategy, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor environmental performance and compliance through audits, inspections, and risk assessment reviews.
• Engage with key stakeholders (clients, supply chain, regulatory bodies) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead or support environmental incident management, liaising with regulatory bodies and delivering training or best practice guidance as needed.
• Assist with onboarding, managing supply chain partners, and supporting environmental management improvement initiatives within Galliford Try
  
  Proven track record in environmental compliance, managing environmental aspects ideally in construction / infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams, influence change, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Solution-oriented, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach to decision-making.
• Experienced with digital systems (e.g., GIS, Office 365), and ideally qualified as a Lead Auditor for ISO 14001.
• Industry-recognized training in investigation, experience with CEQUAAL/BREEAM, and a degree-level qualification in an environmental discipline, along with professional body membership (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM, or IES).
  
  We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner., With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team., Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jenny Reid - Infrastructure Business Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector. We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work. With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK's transition to net zero. Infrastructure (Major Projects) Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of £100m+, acting as the primary delivery route for large scale, complex infrastructure schemes.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role