Join Our Team as a Senior Ecologist! Salary: Competitive + company vehicle and fuel card Working Hours: 40 hours per week, including some out-of-hours work for ecological surveys. Location: Petersfield/Site About Us: With over twenty years experience, COOMBES is a trusted provider of specialist services in Rail and Forestry Sectors. Our five divisions work collaboratively, operating as one team, pulling on our expertise in forestry, rail arboriculture, on-track plant, environmental services and minor civils works to deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions tailored to our clients' requirements, As a Principal Contractor, we are able to work with our supply chain partners to deliver complex projects along Network Rails infrastructure. We are excited to be embarking on a new phase of COOMBES growth, following recent significant success on CP7 framework tenders and other contract bids. As a family-run SME, we value integrity, a positive 'can-do' attitude, and teamwork to deliver exceptional service to our clients. About the Senior Ecologist role: We're seeking a full-time Senior Ecologist to join our in-house Environmental team on a permanent basis. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing our Environmental Strategy to balance project needs with environmental considerations. As Senior Ecologist, you'll establish, manage, and develop ecological management strategies, plans, and resources company-wide. You'll oversee the delivery of ecological studies and impact assessments across various projects, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating protective actions or measures. From conception to completion, you'll manage projects, advise on best practices, current legislation, and policy, and undertake surveys including Protected Species Surveys, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Habitat Regulation Assessments. You'll support the Environment Manager in developing the environment strategy, planning, and budgets, and mentor junior team members. About You: You'll share our company's ethos and values and be eager to develop your management skills while shaping our environmental provision. With significant experience in a similar Ecologist role, you'll be up-to-date with current ecology best practices and relevant wildlife legislation and policy. You'll have a good understanding of UK protected species and hold at least one survey class license, actively working towards more. As an Associate Member of CIEEM, you'll understand environmental concerns in the built environment and may have worked on Rail and Infrastructure projects. Highly organized and self-motivated, you'll embrace new practices and technologies, with demonstrable experience using GIS or mapping software. Field-based work is a significant part of the role, requiring flexibility, a full driving license, and willingness to travel. Data Protection: By submitting your CV for a vacancy, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with GDPR regulations. Your data will only be used for recruitment purposes and will be kept for 6 months after the closing date before being destroyed. You can withdraw your consent at any point during the recruitment process. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 03, 2024
Full time
Join Our Team as a Senior Ecologist! Salary: Competitive + company vehicle and fuel card Working Hours: 40 hours per week, including some out-of-hours work for ecological surveys. Location: Petersfield/Site About Us: With over twenty years experience, COOMBES is a trusted provider of specialist services in Rail and Forestry Sectors. Our five divisions work collaboratively, operating as one team, pulling on our expertise in forestry, rail arboriculture, on-track plant, environmental services and minor civils works to deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions tailored to our clients' requirements, As a Principal Contractor, we are able to work with our supply chain partners to deliver complex projects along Network Rails infrastructure. We are excited to be embarking on a new phase of COOMBES growth, following recent significant success on CP7 framework tenders and other contract bids. As a family-run SME, we value integrity, a positive 'can-do' attitude, and teamwork to deliver exceptional service to our clients. About the Senior Ecologist role: We're seeking a full-time Senior Ecologist to join our in-house Environmental team on a permanent basis. You'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing our Environmental Strategy to balance project needs with environmental considerations. As Senior Ecologist, you'll establish, manage, and develop ecological management strategies, plans, and resources company-wide. You'll oversee the delivery of ecological studies and impact assessments across various projects, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating protective actions or measures. From conception to completion, you'll manage projects, advise on best practices, current legislation, and policy, and undertake surveys including Protected Species Surveys, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Habitat Regulation Assessments. You'll support the Environment Manager in developing the environment strategy, planning, and budgets, and mentor junior team members. About You: You'll share our company's ethos and values and be eager to develop your management skills while shaping our environmental provision. With significant experience in a similar Ecologist role, you'll be up-to-date with current ecology best practices and relevant wildlife legislation and policy. You'll have a good understanding of UK protected species and hold at least one survey class license, actively working towards more. As an Associate Member of CIEEM, you'll understand environmental concerns in the built environment and may have worked on Rail and Infrastructure projects. Highly organized and self-motivated, you'll embrace new practices and technologies, with demonstrable experience using GIS or mapping software. Field-based work is a significant part of the role, requiring flexibility, a full driving license, and willingness to travel. Data Protection: By submitting your CV for a vacancy, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with GDPR regulations. Your data will only be used for recruitment purposes and will be kept for 6 months after the closing date before being destroyed. You can withdraw your consent at any point during the recruitment process. JBRP1_UKTJ
NMS Recruit are seeking an experienced energetic Provisioning Manager to join a thriving telecoms business. This is a senior role in a growing business with a key spotlight on the delivery to time, cost and quality. The Provisioning Manager will be a high energy motivated leader and will be required to be present and visible to drive team culture and positivity to the business and through their team of Team Leaders and Provisioning Agents. This role is critical in leading, guiding, and enhancing the team's capabilities to deliver the network deliveries throughout the end to end journey. Based in the North West the role will serve a large variety of Partners and end users across the UK. The Provisioning Manager will ensure that the team not only meets but exceeds performance targets in customer service and customer satisfaction by cultivating a proactive, high energy, supportive, and innovative team environment. Responsibilities Team Leadership and Development: Provide leadership and direction to the team of Team Leaders and Provisioning Agents focusing on the delivery of Customer Connections with excellent customer updates through out the process. Develop managers and team members' skills in customer service, problem resolution, and effective communication through regular training and coaching. Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages high performance and a positive workplace culture. Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance against service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) including Delivery to Promise, Mean Time To Provide, Customer Satisfaction, Connections completed, email and call handling; implement strategies to meet or exceed targets. Provide weekly and monthly updates against the KPIs working across other data and insights teams to ensure one truth on data and forecast of improvements. Conduct regular review meetings with Managers to discuss performance with their teams, set goals, and identify any support or resources needed to perform their roles effectively. Address any issues that affect team performance promptly and efficiently. Escalation and Critical Issue Resolution: Act as the Senior point of contact for high-level escalations and complex customer issue resolutions - dealing at Senior Leadership levels in with Customers. Collaborate with other department leaders (such as Sales, Field Operations, and Network Teams) to enhance service delivery and resolve critical issues. Customer First: Drive and engage the teams towards the KPI to create excellent customer service. Attend and be an active part of Customer Service review face to face meetings, calls and adhoc Service discussions. Create an engaging change story on the improvement journey that the team have been through, what is to come and how that will result in a great customer experience. Quality Assurance and Process Improvement: Implement and monitor quality assurance measures to ensure that customer service exceeds expectations and adheres to industry standards. Continuously assess and improve operational processes and systems to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery. Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels but upto SLT / CEO level to improve service delivery processes and customer satisfaction. Coordinate with third-party service providers and partners to ensure they are aligned with ITS standards and customer expectations. Represent the team and company in meetings, providing updates and feedback on team performance and customer satisfaction. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate risks related to call centre operations. Experience At least 5 years of relevant experience in a leadership role within customer service or operations in the telecommunications sector. Proven Leadership - Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team of 30 plus and managing managers, effectively against Key Performance Indicators including but not limited to Customer Satisfaction, Inbound and Outbound service levels (email and call handling). Enthusiastic and highly motivated with high energy and motivational skills. Experience in motivating diverse teams and creating high energy to deliver great customer experience. Ability to manage a changing environment and adapt leadership methods to meet new challenges. Customer-focused with experience of dealing with customer plans and issues up to Senior Leadership team level. A background in telecommunications with experience in delivering networking products to partners or direct customers. Proficient in call centre technology, including CRM software and telephony systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to manage complex customer cases and escalations. Strong capability working with process improvement, training and process communication. Experience managing offshore teams including the offshoring of activity is desirable. Technical connection knowledge of customer journey in the delivery of telecoms networks is desirable which may include planning, civils, cabling, splicing, testing. Self-motivated and driven to meet service objectives and targets. Benefits Salary up to 60,000 DOE 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Birthday off Pension Volunteering day Death in Service Bonus Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
May 01, 2024
Full time
NMS Recruit are seeking an experienced energetic Provisioning Manager to join a thriving telecoms business. This is a senior role in a growing business with a key spotlight on the delivery to time, cost and quality. The Provisioning Manager will be a high energy motivated leader and will be required to be present and visible to drive team culture and positivity to the business and through their team of Team Leaders and Provisioning Agents. This role is critical in leading, guiding, and enhancing the team's capabilities to deliver the network deliveries throughout the end to end journey. Based in the North West the role will serve a large variety of Partners and end users across the UK. The Provisioning Manager will ensure that the team not only meets but exceeds performance targets in customer service and customer satisfaction by cultivating a proactive, high energy, supportive, and innovative team environment. Responsibilities Team Leadership and Development: Provide leadership and direction to the team of Team Leaders and Provisioning Agents focusing on the delivery of Customer Connections with excellent customer updates through out the process. Develop managers and team members' skills in customer service, problem resolution, and effective communication through regular training and coaching. Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages high performance and a positive workplace culture. Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance against service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) including Delivery to Promise, Mean Time To Provide, Customer Satisfaction, Connections completed, email and call handling; implement strategies to meet or exceed targets. Provide weekly and monthly updates against the KPIs working across other data and insights teams to ensure one truth on data and forecast of improvements. Conduct regular review meetings with Managers to discuss performance with their teams, set goals, and identify any support or resources needed to perform their roles effectively. Address any issues that affect team performance promptly and efficiently. Escalation and Critical Issue Resolution: Act as the Senior point of contact for high-level escalations and complex customer issue resolutions - dealing at Senior Leadership levels in with Customers. Collaborate with other department leaders (such as Sales, Field Operations, and Network Teams) to enhance service delivery and resolve critical issues. Customer First: Drive and engage the teams towards the KPI to create excellent customer service. Attend and be an active part of Customer Service review face to face meetings, calls and adhoc Service discussions. Create an engaging change story on the improvement journey that the team have been through, what is to come and how that will result in a great customer experience. Quality Assurance and Process Improvement: Implement and monitor quality assurance measures to ensure that customer service exceeds expectations and adheres to industry standards. Continuously assess and improve operational processes and systems to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery. Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels but upto SLT / CEO level to improve service delivery processes and customer satisfaction. Coordinate with third-party service providers and partners to ensure they are aligned with ITS standards and customer expectations. Represent the team and company in meetings, providing updates and feedback on team performance and customer satisfaction. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate risks related to call centre operations. Experience At least 5 years of relevant experience in a leadership role within customer service or operations in the telecommunications sector. Proven Leadership - Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team of 30 plus and managing managers, effectively against Key Performance Indicators including but not limited to Customer Satisfaction, Inbound and Outbound service levels (email and call handling). Enthusiastic and highly motivated with high energy and motivational skills. Experience in motivating diverse teams and creating high energy to deliver great customer experience. Ability to manage a changing environment and adapt leadership methods to meet new challenges. Customer-focused with experience of dealing with customer plans and issues up to Senior Leadership team level. A background in telecommunications with experience in delivering networking products to partners or direct customers. Proficient in call centre technology, including CRM software and telephony systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to manage complex customer cases and escalations. Strong capability working with process improvement, training and process communication. Experience managing offshore teams including the offshoring of activity is desirable. Technical connection knowledge of customer journey in the delivery of telecoms networks is desirable which may include planning, civils, cabling, splicing, testing. Self-motivated and driven to meet service objectives and targets. Benefits Salary up to 60,000 DOE 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Birthday off Pension Volunteering day Death in Service Bonus Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Job Description Location: Birmingham or London As the largest infrastructure project in Europe, HS2 offers an opportunity like no other. It is the high-speed rail network that will provide the spine of our 21st century transport system and a spark for economic growth. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the future of the country, leaving a legacy of economic and commercial prosperity. HS2 is an unparalleled venture in modern engineering and part of a national legacy. It provides a unique opportunity to raise your profile and extend your expertise. In addition, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, access to the latest technology, and the potential of flexible working practices to support your work-life balance. The Senior Third Party Agreements Manager will lead the negotiation, development and embedding of contractual arrangements with selected third parties e.g., for the protection, diversion and connection of third-party assets, to facilitate the construction and operation of the HS2 network. About the Role: Responsible for a portfolio of complex Commercial Agreements, ensuring that these are aligned with the Commercial Strategy and the overall HS2 objectives, including the delivery of wider benefits. Supporting the achievement of assurance and governance requirements of all commercial agreement deliverables. This includes leading development of agreement strategies/plans including the negotiation plan, developing agreement principles and providing instruction to legal for drafting. Present to boards and committees, as required, in order to respond to secure 'buy-in' and respond to challenge and scrutiny. Engage with other Directorates to identify requirements for third party agreements and to devise programme for delivery and implementation. Embed awarded agreements within relevant business teams, ensuring contract management plans are in place. Provide subject matter expertise and undertake assurance across a portfolio of awarded agreements throughout the agreement life cycle. Manage interfaces with construction (and other) procurements and with directorate commercial team, to influence delivery strategies and to ensure requirements of Commercial Agreements are appropriately shared with contractors. Lead development and assess commercial models for charging by third party and/or pricing of HS2 services effectively managing risk, complying with Managing Public Money guidelines and driving best value. Support with timely and accurate reporting of Commercial Agreements activity Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI About You: Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationship Ability to lead cross-functional negotiation teams in challenging commercial environments Skilled in developing robust contract documents Analytical, commercial and negotiating skills for complex propositions Communication and influencing skills at all levels within an organisation Ability to manage in ambiguity and across a very varied workload. Knowledge of commercial expertise in construction contracts. Knowledge of procurement processes, with applicable UK and EU procurement legislation and the NEC suite of contract forms Experience delivering performance focused collaborative agreements within a commercial environment. Procurement and/or commercial management skills of high value, complex heavy civils / construction or similar works/services Experience in the commercial aspect of procurement to ensure that value for money is secured and demonstrated Experience of large-scale infrastructure projects, rail construction and/or utility projects Sponsor / Stakeholder relationship and management experience The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application; however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. Please attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application and include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. We operate broad pay scales for all our roles to enable us to fulfil our commitments to inclusivity and career development. Final package is dependent on individual knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, we offer a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our 'Safe at Heart' programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Job Description Location: Birmingham or London As the largest infrastructure project in Europe, HS2 offers an opportunity like no other. It is the high-speed rail network that will provide the spine of our 21st century transport system and a spark for economic growth. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the future of the country, leaving a legacy of economic and commercial prosperity. HS2 is an unparalleled venture in modern engineering and part of a national legacy. It provides a unique opportunity to raise your profile and extend your expertise. In addition, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, access to the latest technology, and the potential of flexible working practices to support your work-life balance. The Senior Third Party Agreements Manager will lead the negotiation, development and embedding of contractual arrangements with selected third parties e.g., for the protection, diversion and connection of third-party assets, to facilitate the construction and operation of the HS2 network. About the Role: Responsible for a portfolio of complex Commercial Agreements, ensuring that these are aligned with the Commercial Strategy and the overall HS2 objectives, including the delivery of wider benefits. Supporting the achievement of assurance and governance requirements of all commercial agreement deliverables. This includes leading development of agreement strategies/plans including the negotiation plan, developing agreement principles and providing instruction to legal for drafting. Present to boards and committees, as required, in order to respond to secure 'buy-in' and respond to challenge and scrutiny. Engage with other Directorates to identify requirements for third party agreements and to devise programme for delivery and implementation. Embed awarded agreements within relevant business teams, ensuring contract management plans are in place. Provide subject matter expertise and undertake assurance across a portfolio of awarded agreements throughout the agreement life cycle. Manage interfaces with construction (and other) procurements and with directorate commercial team, to influence delivery strategies and to ensure requirements of Commercial Agreements are appropriately shared with contractors. Lead development and assess commercial models for charging by third party and/or pricing of HS2 services effectively managing risk, complying with Managing Public Money guidelines and driving best value. Support with timely and accurate reporting of Commercial Agreements activity Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI About You: Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationship Ability to lead cross-functional negotiation teams in challenging commercial environments Skilled in developing robust contract documents Analytical, commercial and negotiating skills for complex propositions Communication and influencing skills at all levels within an organisation Ability to manage in ambiguity and across a very varied workload. Knowledge of commercial expertise in construction contracts. Knowledge of procurement processes, with applicable UK and EU procurement legislation and the NEC suite of contract forms Experience delivering performance focused collaborative agreements within a commercial environment. Procurement and/or commercial management skills of high value, complex heavy civils / construction or similar works/services Experience in the commercial aspect of procurement to ensure that value for money is secured and demonstrated Experience of large-scale infrastructure projects, rail construction and/or utility projects Sponsor / Stakeholder relationship and management experience The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. We ask for a variety of detail in your online application; however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. Please attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application and include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert. We operate broad pay scales for all our roles to enable us to fulfil our commitments to inclusivity and career development. Final package is dependent on individual knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, we offer a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.About Us High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK's new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain's major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities. HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our 'Safe at Heart' programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times. HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential.
Description and requirements Lead the site-based Environment team and provide the primary source of Environmental expertise to support the delivery of the construction and handover over phase of the HS2 Main Works Civils Contract. Skillset: Leadership & Strategic delivery, Environment & Sustainability Management, Environmental Consenting & stakeholder management, Audit & Assurance. Job location: West Ruislip Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. Key Responsibilities Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the contract's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project. Provide operational and functional management advice to the construction team on the practical implementation of contract policies and processes. Provide assurance to senior management team, understanding and communicating all key risks and relevant information as necessary to ensure sound environmental management across the contract. Provide environmental specialism support to the commercial team for any scope changes, early warnings or other formal communications required with the client on environment matters. Drive awareness for and delivery against contract targets, particularly reducing Carbon and striving to achieve no-net loss in biodiversity and CEEQUAL 'Excellent' rating. Manage the site-based Environmental Team within the delivery team while ensuring collaboration and team work across the contract. Manage the development and structure of this team that ensures the ongoing needs of the Contract and individuals are met. Ensure works are in line with the Environmental Management System, certified to ISO 14001:2015, ensuring it remains appropriate to all contract risks. Monitor and report against performance against targets and drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout the contract team. Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes Significant environmental management experience in the construction industry on large infrastructure projects or equivalent, comparable industry/projects Chartered Environmentalist, Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent, and Lead Auditor qualifications, ideally also registered Environmental Auditor. Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. Able to demonstrate experience successfully leading a team. Project management and commercial awareness skills. Able to communicate as part of the senior management team, influencing and driving change as required. Demonstrates a passion for the Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation and a desire to positively influence and develop those around them About us: The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services The Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example. HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2. It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Description and requirements Lead the site-based Environment team and provide the primary source of Environmental expertise to support the delivery of the construction and handover over phase of the HS2 Main Works Civils Contract. Skillset: Leadership & Strategic delivery, Environment & Sustainability Management, Environmental Consenting & stakeholder management, Audit & Assurance. Job location: West Ruislip Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. Key Responsibilities Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the contract's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project. Provide operational and functional management advice to the construction team on the practical implementation of contract policies and processes. Provide assurance to senior management team, understanding and communicating all key risks and relevant information as necessary to ensure sound environmental management across the contract. Provide environmental specialism support to the commercial team for any scope changes, early warnings or other formal communications required with the client on environment matters. Drive awareness for and delivery against contract targets, particularly reducing Carbon and striving to achieve no-net loss in biodiversity and CEEQUAL 'Excellent' rating. Manage the site-based Environmental Team within the delivery team while ensuring collaboration and team work across the contract. Manage the development and structure of this team that ensures the ongoing needs of the Contract and individuals are met. Ensure works are in line with the Environmental Management System, certified to ISO 14001:2015, ensuring it remains appropriate to all contract risks. Monitor and report against performance against targets and drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout the contract team. Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes Significant environmental management experience in the construction industry on large infrastructure projects or equivalent, comparable industry/projects Chartered Environmentalist, Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent, and Lead Auditor qualifications, ideally also registered Environmental Auditor. Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. Able to demonstrate experience successfully leading a team. Project management and commercial awareness skills. Able to communicate as part of the senior management team, influencing and driving change as required. Demonstrates a passion for the Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation and a desire to positively influence and develop those around them About us: The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services The Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example. HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2. It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.