Job Description

Environment Manager#

Location

Blackfriars, GB#

Department Name

CZ Capable Owner E&S (113671) G1#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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Brief Description

As part of our Southern Renewals Enterprise, this role will provide professional environment and sustainability advice and support to enable our construction project teams to manage environment and sustainability risks and opportunities in order to improve performance. This includes managing the relevant assurance and governance processes and supporting the leadership team with the management and implementation of environment and sustainability improvement programmes.

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About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Deliver expert technical advice on environmental management and sustainability requirements as part of the planning, design and delivery of projects, including Environmental & Social Appraisal and Management Plan, PQQ, ITT, environmental incident investigation, environmental survey commissioning and environmental consents applications.


2. Implement the environment and sustainability aspects of the Region/Programme strategy, working with all relevant business areas and the supply chain to enable successful delivery.


3. Work with project teams to determine practical and deliverable measures to improve the environmental and sustainability performance on projects.


4. Drive the implementation of best practices through the project teams and the supply chain by capturing and sharing lessons learnt to deliver efficiencies.


5. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising with regulatory bodies and other agencies, developing partnerships with NGOs, working collaboratively with contracting organisations, maintaining effective liaison with other Regions/Programmes and aligned routes, and contributing to the national strategy.


6. Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environment Management System (EMS) within the Region/Programme through active engagement within the relevant business areas and the supply chain.


7. Manage the delivery and implementation of the environment and sustainability education and training


8. programme for the Region/ Programme, supporting staff to understand their responsibilities, and improve technical awareness of environmental aspects.


9. Develop internal and external environment and sustainability communications for the Region/Programme such as cascades, briefings, lessons learnt, case studies, newsletters etc.


10. Build the desired environment and sustainability culture throughout the business unit to achieve continuous improvement and adoption of best practice.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Practitioner member of IEMA or equivalent professional institute e.g. CIEEM (or equivalent through experience). Degree level qualification (minimum UK level 6) in environment / sustainability or other relevant subject (or equivalent through experience). Demonstrable significant experience in managing environment / sustainability matters, with involvement in construction programmes across multi discipline areas. In depth understanding of environment / sustainability legislation Experience in implementing successful environmental / sustainability improvements. Experience of working with management systems (e.g. ISO or equivalent) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a specific emphasis on influencing the views of peers, colleagues and stakeholders.


Desirable


Masters level qualification in relevant subject


Full member of IEMA or equivalent professional institute e.g. CIEEM.


Rail industry experience


Auditing competency

Salary

: Band 3C (55,596-65,966) plus location allowance 3,270.

Closing date

: 3 July 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on

Sentinel

database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.



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Environment Manager#

Location

Blackfriars, GB#

Department Name

CZ Capable Owner E&S (113671) G1#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.



We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

#

Brief Description

As part of our Southern Renewals Enterprise, this role will provide professional environment and sustainability advice and support to enable our construction project teams to manage environment and sustainability risks and opportunities in order to improve performance. This includes managing the relevant assurance and governance processes and supporting the leadership team with the management and implementation of environment and sustainability improvement programmes.

#

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Deliver expert technical advice on environmental management and sustainability requirements as part of the planning, design and delivery of projects, including Environmental & Social Appraisal and Management Plan, PQQ, ITT, environmental incident investigation, environmental survey commissioning and environmental consents applications.


2. Implement the environment and sustainability aspects of the Region/Programme strategy, working with all relevant business areas and the supply chain to enable successful delivery.


3. Work with project teams to determine practical and deliverable measures to improve the environmental and sustainability performance on projects.


4. Drive the implementation of best practices through the project teams and the supply chain by capturing and sharing lessons learnt to deliver efficiencies.


5. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising with regulatory bodies and other agencies, developing partnerships with NGOs, working collaboratively with contracting organisations, maintaining effective liaison with other Regions/Programmes and aligned routes, and contributing to the national strategy.


6. Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environment Management System (EMS) within the Region/Programme through active engagement within the relevant business areas and the supply chain.


7. Manage the delivery and implementation of the environment and sustainability education and training


8. programme for the Region/ Programme, supporting staff to understand their responsibilities, and improve technical awareness of environmental aspects.


9. Develop internal and external environment and sustainability communications for the Region/Programme such as cascades, briefings, lessons learnt, case studies, newsletters etc.


10. Build the desired environment and sustainability culture throughout the business unit to achieve continuous improvement and adoption of best practice.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Practitioner member of IEMA or equivalent professional institute e.g. CIEEM (or equivalent through experience). Degree level qualification (minimum UK level 6) in environment / sustainability or other relevant subject (or equivalent through experience). Demonstrable significant experience in managing environment / sustainability matters, with involvement in construction programmes across multi discipline areas. In depth understanding of environment / sustainability legislation Experience in implementing successful environmental / sustainability improvements. Experience of working with management systems (e.g. ISO or equivalent) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a specific emphasis on influencing the views of peers, colleagues and stakeholders.


Desirable


Masters level qualification in relevant subject


Full member of IEMA or equivalent professional institute e.g. CIEEM.


Rail industry experience


Auditing competency

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How to apply (External)

How to apply external

Salary

: Band 3C (55,596-65,966) plus location allowance 3,270.

Closing date

: 3 July 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.


Click

apply now

to apply.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on

Sentinel

database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information



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