About the RoleTo lead the implementation of the Building New Futures strategy across a portfolio of projects or a major programme, ensuring compliance, performance, and innovation. This role provides strategic guidance, manages teams, and embeds sustainability into operational delivery and decision‑making.Key ResponsibilitiesPromote a positive environmental culture through proactive engagement and communications with project teams, supply chain, client and statutory bodies.Act as a point of contact between the delivery team, client, regulatory authorities and other third‑party consultees on‑site based issues.Investigate environmental incidents and near‑miss events in accordance with Balfour Beatty standards to identify and share lessons learned.Manage complex environmental risks and opportunities, supporting project teams in developing and maintaining robust environmental and sustainability plans.Direct and support the preparation of consents, licences, and permits, ensuring legal and contractual compliance.Oversee and provide expert advice on project level environmental compliance.Deliver monthly environmental performance and compliance reporting to internal and client stakeholders, ensuring data integrity in the Sustainability Portal.Develop and deliver targeted training and education plans for project teams and supply chain.Who We're Looking ForEnvironmental Degree or related discipline (preferred) or NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or IEMA Certificate.Chartered Environmentalist (preferred).Relevant CSCS Card.Full clean UK driving licence.Practical experience in managing environmental risk and opportunity.Advanced understanding of environmental legislation and management systems.Understanding of environmental impacts of construction and infrastructure activities.Detailed knowledge of sustainability KPIs and performance metrics.BenefitsSmart working, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.Inclusive HiringBalfour Beatty is committed to applying a fair and inclusive recruitment process, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer and invite applicants with a disability to apply if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr