Carbon Manager - Kent

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

12/30/2024

About the role

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow’s challenges. Join our Highways team as a Carbon Manager on the Lower Thames Crossing project and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of. 

What you'll be doing

• Work with Head of Carbon, Environment and Sustainability (LTC) and the wider RNoT carbon team to deliver the carbon commitments
• Manage the development of carbon route map plans and strategies as required by carbon commitments and targets
• Deliver the BB Highways Carbon Management System and Carbon and Energy Management Plan on LTC 
• Report project carbon management performance to the BB Highways Head of Carbon
• Support the development of carbon management resource & document templates
• Design, implement and track carbon training
• Embed and support carbon management within a range of project functions and processes where applicable, such as procurement, commercial, plant management & logistics.
• Responsibility for project client carbon reporting & deliverables, including baselines, forecasts, progress reporting and carbon accounting where relevant
• Provide support and guidance to the project teams on carbon assessment and carbon impacts
• Manage and deliver the LTC technical inputs for the Certification to PAS 2080 (maintain evidence, attendance in audits etc.)
• Maintain a carbon and resources opportunity register as per the PAS 2080 process
• Review and assure all deliverables related to carbon from RNoT including from enterprise partners and the supply chain
• Promote and encourage low carbon innovations from enterprise partners and the supply chain
• Manage and support the development and submission of low carbon enhancements and incentive business cases and implementation
• Support with technical delivery groups on low carbon fuel, asphalt, concrete and steel
• Support effective day to day management of carbon team members in a manner that embodies then Balfour Beatty values.

Who we're looking for

• A science-based background i.e. relevant BSc or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon, Energy or similar is essential;
• Sustainability/carbon/energy or similar MSc is desirable
• A sound understanding of carbon impact/mitigation issues on major infrastructure schemes
• Working knowledge of LCA reporting
• Good understanding of carbon reporting standards, guidance and regulatory regimes for example PAS 2080 (2023)
• Experience in integrating low carbon resilient solutions into infrastructure design and construction
• Proficiency in Office applications and use of analytical tools
• Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills
• Member of a relevant professional body is desirable

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com