Our Utilities Infrastructure business is looking to recruit a Head of Environment & Sustainability to lead and embed a forward-thinking environmental and sustainability strategy across our operations.
This role is pivotal in driving sustainable delivery across water and gas infrastructure projects, ensuring we minimise environmental impact while supporting long-term infrastructure resilience and regulatory compliance. A strong Environmental background is essential.
Essential: Proven experience working within pipeline, civils, or utilities sectors, with a strong focus on water and/or gas infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development:
Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with the organisation’s values, with a strong emphasis on environmental protection, carbon reduction, and sustainable infrastructure delivery across water and gas networks.
Policy Implementation:
Create and implement robust environmental policies and practices that embed sustainable, low-impact working methods across pipeline, civils, and utilities operations.
Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards within the utilities sector. Conduct audits and prepare detailed sustainability and environmental performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with internal teams, supply chain partners, clients, and regulatory bodies to promote sustainability initiatives and deliver environmentally responsible infrastructure solutions.
Data & Metrics:
Monitor, analyse, and report on key sustainability metrics including carbon emissions, energy use, waste, and environmental performance across water and gas projects.
Carbon Reporting:
Lead the implementation of a carbon accounting system to capture Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, enabling data-driven decisions and supporting science-based targets and net-zero commitments.
Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate environmental risks associated with pipeline, civils, and utilities activities, ensuring minimal ecological impact and sustainable project delivery.
Awareness & Training:
Drive environmental awareness and training programmes to embed a strong sustainability culture across the organisation and project teams.
Innovation:
Research and implement innovative technologies and practices to enhance sustainability performance, particularly in water and gas infrastructure delivery.