Construction Environment Manager

About this opportunity

• Promoting good environmental management and permit compliance as key aspects of all site works.
• Providing comments on the general contractor´s method statements, the construction environmental management plan, process and procedure to ensure that all environmental risks and mitigated are considered appropriately.
• Timely reviewing of all permits on site to ensure they are appropriate for construction and operations as per the design.
• Working closely with the EHS staff to address any collaborative risks.
• Attending site and Client meetings as required.
• Undertaking regular site walkovers.
• Providing a strong Client presence on site, working with and supporting the general contractor´s EHS staff.
• Providing the data centre operations manager with environmental support for interpreting environmental and social aspects of the project and permits.
• Keeping a tracker spreadsheet to log environmental events or incidences.
• Provide regular reports to the Client.
• Providing handover support to client´s operations team to ensure sufficient understanding of permit and legislative requirements, include providing legislative matrices, training and compliance advice.
• Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager.

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

About You

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Experience in environmental compliance management within Construction sector - 5+ years.
  
• Strong background in site supervision of schedule-focused construction sites.
• Excellent knowledge of the European environmental regulation impacting construction industry. Knowledge of national (Austrian) regulation is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and practice experience working in field planning/coordination, progress reporting, risk identification and escalation and schedule/budget oversight.
• Ability to handle and interpret large amounts of information and confidential information.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to integrate with teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of German is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar, or Engineering degree (Building, Civil) plus additional qualification in environmental management.

About Us

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.