Environment & Sustainability Officer – 5 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Chelmsford
Department: Performance
Are you passionate about sustainability and making a tangible impact on environmental practices? We’re seeking a Environment & Sustainability Officer to join our team on a 5 month fixed-term contract, driving key initiatives that support carbon reduction, compliance, and environmental best practices across our business.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement our agreed carbon plan and promote carbon reduction activities across all MH contracts.
- Collate and analyse environmental and sustainability data using our in-house carbon calculator, monitoring corporate and contractual KPIs.
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Attend client meetings to report on KPIs, including carbon footprint data, waste generation, and material use statistics.
- Keep our environmental legal register updated and proactively prepare for changes in legislation.
Training & Audits
- Assist in the design and delivery of Environment & Sustainability training, policies, and processes across the business.
- Support external audits, including CCS, ISO 14001, PAS 2080, conducting site inspections, internal audits, and managing corrective actions.
Waste & Compliance Management
- Work alongside site supervisors, managers, and yard teams to ensure proper management of hazardous/non-hazardous waste while maintaining compliance with permits and regulations.
- Oversee COSHH assessments and legislation adherence.
Bidding & Supply Chain Support
- Assist with bid submissions and tendering processes, including bid writing and mobilisation.
- Help onboard and evaluate subcontractors and suppliers.
What We're Looking For:
Mandatory
- Degree in a relevant field and/or industry experience in environment and sustainability.
- Experience in an environmental and sustainability role.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Data Analysis.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation related to the construction industry.
- Waste management experience/certification.
- Strong communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels.
- Passionate about driving sustainability culture and change in a business.
- Willing to travel to depots, sites, and client meetings.
Benefits
- Access to 24/7 GP Helpline
- Accident & Life Cover
- Annual & Monthly employee Awards
- Training & Development
- Death in service cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Excellent Office Facilities
- Family Friendly Policies
- Free onsite parking
- Private Pension
- Retail Discounts
- Company Social Events
- Two Paid Volunteer days per year
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