Locations: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees
Job Description
About the role
Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow’s challenges. Join our Major Projects team as a Carbon Manager – NZT on the Net Zero Teeside project and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.
What you’ll be doing
* Work with Head of Carbon, Environment and Sustainability and the wider carbon team to deliver the carbon commitments.
* Manage the development of carbon plans and strategies as required by carbon commitments and targets.
* Report project carbon management performance to the Head of Carbon.
* Support the development of carbon management resource & document templates.
* Design, implement and track carbon training.
* Embed and support carbon management within a range of project functions and processes where applicable, such as procurement, commercial, plant management & logistics.
* Responsibility for project client carbon reporting & deliverables, including baselines, forecasts, progress reporting and carbon accounting where relevant.
* Provide support and guidance to the project teams on carbon assessment and carbon impacts.
* Review all deliverables related to carbon including from the supply chain.
* Promote and encourage low carbon innovations from enterprise partners and the supply chain.
* Manage and support the development and submission of low carbon enhancements and incentive business cases and implementation.
* Support with technical delivery groups on low carbon fuel, asphalt, concrete and steel.
* Support effective day to day management of carbon team members in a manner that embodies the Balfour Beatty values.
Who we’re looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential or desirable:
* A science-based background (i.e. relevant BSc or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon, Energy or similar is essential; Sustainability/Carbon/Energy or similar MSc is desirable).
* A sound understanding of carbon impact/mitigation issues on major infrastructure schemes.
* Working knowledge of LCA reporting.
* Good understanding of carbon reporting standards, guidance and regulatory regimes for example PAS 2080 (2023).
* Experience in integrating low carbon resilient solutions into infrastructure design and construction.
* Proficiency 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, with excellent planning and organisation skills.
* Member of a relevant professional body is desirable.
* Driving licence.
* CSCS or equivalent.
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.
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 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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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