Environmental Manager

Overview

Drive ISO14001 compliance and sustainability across projects, provide environmental expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• cemp management
• risk assessment
• compliance audits
• data management
• regulatory liaison
• training delivery

Tasks

As an Environmental Manager you will report to the HSEQ Director. Your key driver is to support the various sections of our business to ensure 14001 compliance, you will also feed into our established ESG team. You will coordinate regional activities and implement our sustainability strategy. Your expertise will drive internal continuous improvement. You will support project teams, client tendering , upskilling and our progress towards 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 will have a strong relationship within the operational business. -Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance: inspect site operations, audit CEMP implementation, identify non?conformances, initiate corrective actions and report to senior management. -Translate complex technical information into clear direction for operational teams. -Undertake environmental risk assessments (design stage through to construction) for large?scale underground HV transmission/utility works (e.g., tunnels, trenches, cable ducts, associated substations). -Monitor productivity and deadlines and ensure tasks add value. -Promote sustainability and biodiversity enhancement opportunities: waste minimisation, circular economy, resource efficiency, low?impact construction methods, rehabilitation of site works. -Develop, lead and maintain site?specific Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) for HV underground and substation projects, ensuring alignment with ESB’s employer/contractor requirements. -Provide environmental guidance to design and project teams (construction methodology, route selection for underground works, ecological/biodiversity constraints, ground contamination, spoil management, trenchless works, HDD, etc.). -Ensure full compliance with Irish environmental legislation, relevant EU directives/regulations, planning consents and ESB’s internal environmental policy and EMS. For example, the contractor documentation for ESB requires full compliance with “all applicable Irish legislation (in addition to the relevant European legislation)” in relation to the environment. -Manage and coordinate environmental aspects of permitting and consenting including EIA, AA (Appropriate Assessment under the Habitats Directive), EIS/ EIAR, discharge consents, waste licensing, water quality, etc. For example, ESB already screens for AA under Regulation?42(7) of the Habitats Regulations. -Conduct awareness and training sessions across the value chain. -Provide input into project cost control, reporting and commercial decisions from an environmental risk viewpoint (e.g., spoil disposal cost, contaminated land, mitigation costs). -Driving continuous improvement and implementing initiatives to promote best practice at all times. -Lead environmental training and awareness initiatives for project teams, contractors and stakeholders (including environmental induction, toolbox talks, monitoring records, incident reporting). -Participate in procurement and contract specification: ensuring environmental obligations are embedded in tender documents, employer/contractor requirements, and that contractors comply with ESB’s environmental standards (e.g., ISO 14001, environmental policy). -Attend key operational meetings as required by the SMT. -Lead management reviews, and ensure associated procedures and plans are continually improved. -Undertake regular data reviews to identify trends and improvement opportunities both at site and regional level. -Manage environmental data and documentation: CEMP registers, incident logs, monitoring results (noise, air, water, vibrations), waste tracking, construction and demolition waste compliance under Irish waste regulations. -Engage with statutory and regulatory bodies (Environmental?Protection?Agency – EPA, National?Parks?&?Wildlife?Service – NPWS, Inland?Fisheries?Ireland – IFI, local authorities) and help manage any environmental correspondence, notifications, non?compliances and audits. -Adhere to industry standards, company procedures, and legal requirements. -Communicate identified opportunities and threats to team and relevant projects.

Requirements

• chartered
• iso14001
• breeam
• leed
• environmental science
• communication

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have a good depth and breadth of relevant experience and be willing to travel nationwide as part of their role. Your expertise will drive our internal continual improvement, support work winning and oversee and execute compliance to ISO14001. We are seeking highly skilled Environmental Manager to join our team and help us to deliver a sustainable operation. -Hold full membership and/or chartership with a relevant professional institution. -Understand sector-specific reporting standards and key performance indicators. -Excellent communication skills. -Proven track record of supporting environmental and sustainability performance on projects. -Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems. -Relevant health & safety awareness/training appropriate to construction environment (desirable). -Detailed knowledge of national and EU Environmental legislation and policy. -Bachelor’s degree (Level?8) or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a related discipline. -A good knowledge and preferably experience of environmental certification/assessment tools (e.g., BREEAM, LEED). -Ability to travel nationwide. -Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IEMA Ireland, IEI, Chartered Environmentalist status desirable or working towards). -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.

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Benefits

Please note nationwide travel will be involved in this role. -Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme -You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities.

About Circet Ire & Uk

-Recognized for its work in installing and maintaining large-scale telecom and energy infrastructure, including fiber networks and renewable energy systems. -Typical projects involve complex, large-scale installations, ranging from telecommunications towers to energy networks. -With a solid track record, the company has contributed significantly to the growth and modernization of Ireland and the UK’s digital and energy landscapes. -The company’s expertise spans various sectors, delivering results with an unwavering focus on safety, reliability, and innovation.

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