Environmental Sustainability Manager

Join to apply for the Environmental Sustainability Manager role at BAM UK & Ireland. We are seeking highly skilled Environmental Sustainability Managers to join our team and help us to deliver a sustainable tomorrow. You will report to a Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager (SESM). Your key driver is to accelerate BAM's transition to a more sustainable business. You will coordinate regional activities and implement our sustainability strategy. Your expertise will drive internal continuous improvement. You will support project teams, work winning, upskilling and BAM's progress towards its sustainability targets whilst you oversee the execution of environmental compliance to ISO14001. You will be the go-to resource for specialist environmental sustainability advice when needed and may have a matrix relationship within the operational business. Please note nationwide travel will be involved in this role.

• Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering environmental improvements within the sector and across associated trades.
• Possess advanced knowledge of ISO14001 compliance and assurance, along with key environmental aspects.
• Lead management reviews, and ensure associated procedures and plans are continually improved.
• Have a good working knowledge of key strategy aspects (decarbonisation, circular economy, climate adaptation, and biodiversity) applicable to your role.
• Adhere to industry standards, company procedures, and legal requirements.
• Communicate identified opportunities and threats to the team and relevant projects.
• Understand sector-specific reporting standards and key performance indicators.
• Possess knowledge of environmental certification/assessment tools (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, WELL, NABERS).
• Translate complex technical information into clear direction for operational teams.
• Conduct awareness and training sessions across the value chain.
• Promote awareness and support delivery of decarbonisation, circular economy, climate adaptation, and biodiversity.
• Attend key operational meetings as required by the SESM.
• Undertake regular data reviews to identify trends and improvement opportunities at site and regional level.
• Understand data governance and analytics and how this can deliver meaningful KPIs.
• Monitor productivity and deadlines and ensure tasks add value.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Sustainability team to define a cohesive way forward for BAM UK&I.
• Hold an awareness and understanding of the interdependencies between Environmental sustainability and other key themes and functions.
• Hold full membership and/or chartership with a relevant professional institution.

• Minimum Level 8 Degree in Environmental or similar related discipline.
• Proven track record of supporting environmental and sustainability performance on projects.
• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Detailed knowledge of national and EU Environmental legislation and policy.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Ireland's largest, dynamic and exciting construction and civil engineering projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms. We offer competitive salaries and benefits such as:

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Generous annual leave.
• 2 wellbeing days annually.
• Learning & development opportunities – internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).
• …and many other great perks.

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions today, tomorrow and every day.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process. If at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, please let us know.