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Bam Uk & Ireland

Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager - Technical Lead

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Bam Uk & Ireland
Delivers construction, civil engineering, property development, fit‑out, rail and FM services across UK & Ireland.
Lead environmental team for rail project, ensuring compliance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
8d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
850 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Civil Engineering
Facilities Management
Property Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Civil Engineering
Railways
Highways
Bridges
Wind Farms
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
epi reporting
kpi tracking
legal compliance
esmp sign‑off
incident investigation
stakeholder management
  • Ensure third-party resources are positioned in supportive roles where they add value without driving critical processes.
  • Mentor and develop BAM colleagues, creating clear progression and recognition pathways.
  • Act as the primary environmental lead, and EPI reporting.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent reporting of environmental data through the EPI Data Manager and Data Admin.
  • Track and present performance against KPIs, identifying risks, opportunities, and lessons learned.
  • Ensure legal compliance and alignment with Network Rail standards (e.g. NR/L2/ENV/015) and client requirements.
  • Lead and manage the environment team covering multiple route sections.
  • Represent BAM in Alliance and client meetings, building trusted relationships with the PMO, Functional Director, regulators, and other stakeholders.
  • Promote continuous improvement in waste management and pollution prevention.
  • Provide line management to Environment Managers, Advisors, Apprentices, and Data staff.
  • Champion the environmental agenda across project teams, ensuring visibility and influence in decision-making.
  • Oversee and provide technical guidance on major environmental incidents and investigations.
  • Work closely with the Environmental Compliance Manager to ensure successful ESMP sign-off and implementation, robust monitoring, inspections, and audits.
What you bring
nec3
cenv
rail experience
environmental legislation
stakeholder engagement
leadership
  • The role requires a minimum site presence of four days a week, based out of offices in the Huddersfield area.
  • Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, client standards, and compliance frameworks.
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Rail
  • NEC3 contract management
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility to influence senior leadership.
  • Senior-level experience managing environmental teams on major infrastructure – preferably rail projects
  • CEnv and MISEP (or equivalent)
  • Proven leadership skills, with ability to motivate and develop colleagues at all levels.
Benefits
  • BAM operates a flexible working policy
  • Competitive salary
  • 2 wellbeing days
  • Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
  • 26 days holiday
  • Life assurance
  • Personal and professional development
  • 1 volunteering day
  • 8 % matched pension contributions
  • Private healthcare
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1958
Year Established
Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.
€6.5b
Annual Revenue
Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.
13,200
Global Workforce
Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.
  • Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
  • Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
  • Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
  • Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
  • Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
  • Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
2026 Target
Net-Zero Goal
Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.
40% Reduction
Emissions Drop
Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.
35% Social Value
Project Impact
Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.
5 Year A-Rating
CDP Recognition
Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.
  • Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
  • New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
  • Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
  • Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
  • Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)
Inclusion & Diversity
30% women by 2030
Gender Representation in Senior Management
Target for gender balance in leadership positions.
  • By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)
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