Overview
Core Highways are a leading provider of temporary traffic management, barrier solutions and events signage. People are the heart of our business. We recognise each and every individual’s value and commitment and we know that the success of our business is only made possible by the drive and enthusiasm of our people.
We currently have a vacancy for an Environmental and Sustainability Lead. This is a remote role covering all of our operations in England and Wales and will also cover the SHEQ requirements for our South East region.
The Role
To lead on Group environmental and sustainability performance and compliance initiatives with a particular focus on leading our existing Carbon Net Zero plan across the Group and to support continual improvement in our environmental and sustainability activity through measurement and monitoring. This role is also responsible for covering the company’s SHEQ responsibilities for our 5 depots in the South East.
Responsible for:
- Leading on Group environmental and sustainability performance to maintain legal compliance, meet statutory reporting obligations and drive the Group Carbon Net Zero plan.
- Engaging with business leaders and managers to lead our operational environmental and sustainability agenda including carbon reduction strategy and continued certification to ISO 14001 and other SSIP.
- Ensuring central records of all environmental and sustainability activity are accurate and complete.
- Supporting our win work community and the wider business in tender responses and the creation of positive environmental and sustainability case studies.
- Taking ownership of the company’s SHEQ responsibilities across our 5 depots in the South East.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience of hands-on responsibility for environmental and sustainability performance and compliance on a national scale.
- Extensive knowledge of Carbon Management including relevant legislation and reporting.
- Membership of IEMA would be beneficial.
- The role will require travel across the South East and occasionally nationwide and therefore a driving licence and flexibility to meet business demands is essential.
- IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications desirable
- SHEQ Experience in a multi depot or similar environment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to be signatories to the Care Leavers Covenant and the Armed Forces Covenant.
