About The Role
Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.
The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.
We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of the role is: To support the implementation a fit for purpose, ESG compliance and auditing strategy for the Civils Works Alliance (CWA). This will require supporting the alignment of strategic and technical goals through the development and direction of ESG within the project.
The role will be part of the CWA ESG team and will require input and review of strategic deliverables as well as advice and counsel at meetings and forums on ESG compliance. The role will support the CWA to meet legal and company standards, as well as contractual and regulatory requirements helping deliver a culture of continual improvement. The role will primarily liaise with the CWA ESG team and client representatives as required.
- Assist in implementing a fit-for-purpose ESG Compliance Strategy for the CWA.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, company policies, and DCO requirements.
- Help develop and maintain an ESG management system aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 20400, and ensure continual improvement.
- Conduct internal audits to drive ongoing improvement throughout the project.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and lessons learned from other projects.
- Contribute to creating a recognition and incentive scheme to boost ESG engagement, including within the supply chain.
- Support client-led ESG initiatives, case studies, and trials.
- Help deliver and report on ESG KPIs and performance incentives.
- Support the development of ESG culture and organizational capability within CWA.
- Lead on specific ESG commitments and initiatives.
- Assist in identifying and addressing ESG risks with clients, stakeholders, and regulators.
- Provide technical input and review of internal ESG reports.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement across the programme.
- Ensure project teams meet compliance and business system requirements.
- Ensure lessons from incidents and audits are communicated and implemented.
- Collaborate with the ESG Leadership Team to create and deliver a training and competence plan for all CWA staff and supply chain partners.
Who we're looking for
- Proven experience in the Civils/Utilities industry in an ESG or Environmental / Sustainability compliance role
- Proven experience of working well within a team environment
- MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point to a high standard
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to operate in a range of environments
- Able to demonstrate the ability to positively influence ESG within organisations
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience in Implementing ISO 14001
- Strong working knowledge of the construction sector
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:
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