Background 

Our people are the difference!

Who they are, what they do and how they do it is why we’re the award-winning, industry-leading, thriving boldly global environmental consultancy we are today. We’re APEM Ltd and we’re expanding.

As a people-first business we’re accountable for our aspirations, actions, and what we get because of them. We believe inspiration and insight come from everywhere, so no matter history or choices in life, we will empower you to be your best, so we can be our best, together.

If you’re driven, ready to guide governments, shape private client projects across the planet and improve the natural world, then we want the whole you.

The WOW factor

When home became work, we learned that flexibility, understanding and balance allowed us all to move forward and grow together.

So no matter where you’re based, the hours you keep, or the toddlers you have to entertain, we’re committed to our ways of working (WOW) with each other so we can continue to be our best.

About the role

As Environment Manager you will play a key role in providing essential support functions to one of our key clients to ensure environmental matters are considered and actively managed during all stages of the projects lifecycle.

You will manage the development and implementation of environmental strategies by identifying, solving and alleviating environmental issues that may arise. Therefore, you will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment and ensure a great rapport with APEM's multi-disciplinary teams working in the water and construction industries as well as with clients.

Please note that this permanent position is a full-time secondment to a key APEM client.

About you

You will have strong leadership skills and be able to present ideas to the team with supporting technical knowledge. You will ideally have previous experience in a fast-paced consultancy position and will work with deadlines and budget in mind. You will also be sure to work in compliance with environmental legislation and ensure corporate sustainable development. 

Key accountabilities:

• Provide environmental advice and technical expertise across construction projects of varying scale, supporting the project teams in meeting all relevant environmental legislative requirements.
• Ensure that environmental surveys and monitoring are undertaken as required.
• Carry out site inspections and ensure legal compliance to applicable environmental legislation is maintained.
• Provide technical advice and support to key personnel to enable them to manage their environmental duties and responsibilities.
• Provide support for pollution prevention and incident investigation.
• Provide advice and guidance to assist with the obtaining of legal consents, licenses and exemptions.
• Undertake technical checks and provide support on key environmental documents.
• Organise and support the delivery of environmental training.
• Proactively liaise with stakeholders e.g. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) & Local Authorities (LAs).

Required skills:

• Chartered Member (or working towards chartership) of a recognised environmental institution e.g. IEMA, CIWEM.
• Degree level in appropriate Environmental discipline.
• Good track record of working with designers and construction leads on infrastructure projects, particularly within the Water industry.
• Preferable 4 or more years industry experience.
• Multi-disciplinary working with other groups (e.g. Planning and Project Management).
• Full driving licence.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Willingness to travel as part of the role (mostly within Wales).
• Effective in their ability to communicate and engage with others.

We recognise that everyone’s story is different. 

The opportunities, experiences and challenges faced in life shape who we are today and we understand that these are the things that make us individual and unique. Embracing our differences means we’re able to approach what we do from every dimension. Inspiration and insight can come from anywhere, and no matter your history or choices in life, we empower our people to be their best, so we can be our best, together. 

We welcome the whole you.