Group Environmental Manager

Group Environmental Manager

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace. 

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Group Head Office Division is looking to recruit a Group Environmental Manager. Due to the nature of this role, we are recruiting nationwide. 

The role

The Group Environmental Manager will support, train, and monitor construction sites and offices to ensure adherence to environmental policies, procedures, and legislation. This role involves accident investigation feedback, audits, training, and liaising with enforcement authorities to promote an environmentally compliant working environment across the organisation. 

Principal Accountabilities

Provide expert advice on environmental matters across the organisation

Collaborate with construction, technical, and commercial teams to develop pre-construction HSE plans, surface water management plans, and material management plans

Conduct audits to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and internal policies

Oversee and assess the performance of external HSE consultants

Attend and contribute to HSE meetings

Liaise with enforcement authorities (e.g., EA, SEPA and NRW) and represent the company with external groups such as HBF and MHBG

Identify and recommend any necessary environmental training; deliver in-house training when required.

Investigate accidents and incidents, providing reports and liaising with authorities

Drive knowledge sharing and learning within the health and safety teams to improve practices

Support the Group Health, Safety and Environment Director with ad-hoc projects

The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Previous experience as an Environmental Advisor or Manager is preferred, ideally within a construction or house-building environment

Qualifications and training

Level 5 or 6 NVQ qualification or HND, Foundation Degree or Bachelor’s in Environmental Management or related fields

Membership to ISEP or working towards

Full UK driving licence required 

Skills and aptitude

Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations

IT literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Good planning and organizational abilities

Strong inter-departmental communication and collaboration

Integrity and the ability to build positive relationships

Future-focused with a drive for continuous improvement and change

Ability to set and uphold high professional standards

Ability to communicate with people on various levels from customers to contractors

Working Conditions

Willingness to travel nationally for the role

Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked

Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks 

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.