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Environment & Sustainability Officer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 27,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Environment & Sustainability Officer – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Chelmsford
Are you passionate about sustainability and making a tangible impact on environmental practices? We’re seeking a Environment & Sustainability Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, driving key initiatives that support carbon reduction, compliance, and environmental best practices across our business.
Key Responsibilities
Carbon Reduction & Compliance
* Implement our agreed carbon plan and promote carbon reduction activities across all MH contracts.
* Collate and analyse environmental and sustainability data using our in-house carbon calculator, monitoring corporate and contractual KPIs.
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
* Attend client meetings to report on KPIs, including carbon footprint data, waste generation, and material use statistics.
* Keep our environmental legal register updated and proactively prepare for changes in legislation.
Training & Audits
* Assist in the design and delivery of Environment & Sustainability training, policies, and processes across the business.
* Support external audits, including CCS, ISO 14001, PAS 2080, conducting site inspections, internal audits, and managing corrective actions.
Waste & Compliance Management
* Work alongside site supervisors, managers, and yard teams to ensure proper management of hazardous/non-hazardous waste while maintaining compliance with permits and regulations.
* Oversee COSHH assessments and legislation adherence.
Bidding & Supply Chain Support
* Assist with bid submissions and tendering processes, including bid writing and mobilisation.
* Help onboard and evaluate subcontractors and suppliers.
What We're Looking For:
Mandatory:
* Degree in a relevant field and/or industry experience in environment and sustainability.
* Experience in an environmental and sustainability role.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Data Analysis.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of legislation related to the construction industry.
* Waste management experience/certification.
* Strong communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels.
* Passionate about driving sustainability culture and change in a business.
* Willing to travel to depots, sites, and client meetings.
Benefits
Access to 24/7 GP Helpline
Accident & Life Cover
Annual & Monthly employee Awards
Training & Development
Death in service cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Referral Scheme
Excellent Office Facilities
Family Friendly Policies
Free onsite parking
Private Pension
Retail Discounts
Company Social Events
Two Paid Volunteer days per year
About Marlborough Highways
Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work.
We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care.
We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chainBefore You Apply
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