Job Description

This role is for a sustainability specialist that will be providing advice during development and delivery of projects and supporting the Alliance organization in achieving internal sustainability goals.
The current vacancy is for an advisor to primarily support the construction phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Project.
A key feature of the role will be to work with the other disciplines within the Alliance structure including, but not limited to, Delivery teams at WBHE (main site) and other active routes, Engineering, Engagement, Health and Safety, Supply Chain Manager, and Project Teams including Environmental specialists,

Key Success Measures

• Safety & Ethics ¿ Support the implementation of the Business Conduct Guidelines, Colas Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas.
• Excellence ¿ Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business. Quality is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high quality product or service, which Colas Rail can take pride in.
• People ¿ Demonstrate respect for colleagues, our clients and the environment in all areas of work.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• This role is responsible for supporting the Sustainability Manager in achieving the sustainability outcomes for the MMA. Specifically support the Sustainability Manager in:
• Developing and delivering training and development tools to improve the quality of sustainability management
• Collaborating with project teams, ensuring integration of agreed objectives and facilitating cross project learning and knowledge sharing
• Monitoring against objective and KPIs outlined in the Project Sustainability Plan
• Reporting internally and externally on sustainability issues
  Support in the implementation of CCS on site.
• Sharing of innovation and good practice across the MMA; this will include presenting at internal lunchtime knowledge sharing sessions and production of internal and external news items.
• Supporting the role of CEEQUAL Assessors in the implementation of CEEQUAL in the projects, working closely with Project Teams. This role may be shared when multiple projects are online at the same time.
• The Sustainability Advisors will be responsible for producing the Project Sustainability Plans working with the Project Teams ensuring that sustainability objectives and targets are embedded and integrated.
• Supporting in the development and implementation of the Alliance EMS. As you will expect the organization may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

Behavioral Skills

• Energy Get up and go' attitude of a leader
• energize Lead, manage and inspire my team
• Edge Maximize my personal edge
• Execute Make things happen
• Engage Stay close to the client

Stronger Together Principles (not covered above)

• Innovation
• Marketing, Business development & Sales
• Best in Class Practices
• Communication & Identity
• External Growth

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Wide construction industry experience in an environmental / sustainability role with evidence of successful delivery. Experience of working with Environmental Management Systems. Transport sector experience. Light Rail, rail or highway multi-disciplinary delivery experience. Experienced auditor. Professional Qualifications in environment / sustainability. Environmental / Engineering degree (MSc level preferred). CEEQUAL Assessor. Membership of a relevant professional body. Auditor qualification ( ISO 14001 preferred).