About the role
Our tomorrow is built on a firm foundation. Here at Balfour Beatty, we’re on our way to leading every market we’re in, and we have the strategy and momentum to get there. Join our Highways team as a Carbon Advisor at Balfour on the portfolio in the south region, and you’ll be part of it.
In this role as Carbon Advisor, you will support Balfour Beatty Highways portfolio in the south region and relevant Major Projects - in developing, delivering, assuring, and reporting carbon reductions as a scheme outcome and provide the evidence to show that carbon outcomes are in line with annual business targets, scheme specific targets, and Balfour Beatty Highways Building New Future’s Strategy (Beyond Net Zero Carbon). You will support the Head of Environment and Sustainability in delivering consistency across the BB Highways projects - ensuring efficient services and support to meet operational requirements.
What you'll be doing
* Day to day point of contact for carbon on projects in the region
* Deliver carbon management and decarbonisation performance on relevant BB Highways projects;
* Deliver the BB Highways Carbon Management System on relevant BB Highways projects;
* Support the annual BB Highways PAS 2080 verification process, including: evidencing; interviews; audits; and contractual agreements; and maintenance of trackers.
* Report project carbon management performance and progression to the BB Highways Head of Carbon as required (typically monthly);
* Support with the development and/or delivery of Project/Business carbon dashboards
* Coordinate carbon forecast updates at key change points for each project;
* Collaborate with the BB Group Sustainability Team, engaging on topics such as: innovations; policies; technical standards; guidance; best practice etc;
* Deliver project carbon training programmes;
* Support embedding carbon management within a range of project functions and processes where applicable, such as procurement, commercial, plant management & logistics;
* Support project client carbon reporting & deliverables, including Carbon Management; Reports, Carbon Management Plans and Carbon Baselines;
* Undertake technical assurance of carbon deliverables produced by partners and/or the supply chain
* Provide support and guidance to relevant project teams.
* Develop direct relationships with regional client contacts (National Highways and others).
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
* A science-based background i.e. relevant BSc or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon, Energy or similar;
* An understanding of carbon impact/mitigation issues on infrastructure;
* Understanding of carbon reporting standards, guidance and regulatory regimes e.g. PAS 2080;
* Understanding of issues in integrating low carbon into infrastructure design and construction;
* Experienced in Office applications and use of analytical tools;
* Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project;
* Good interpersonal and communication skills;
* Determination to see tasks through to completion;
* Member of a relevant professional body is desirable.
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?
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.
* 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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.
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.
We are 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.
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all.
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