Environmental Manager (2 Year FTC)

As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division,
VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings.

• Structural systems and technologies
• Civil engineering
• Foundations and soil engineering
• Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.

VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada).

Sizewell C (SZC) is at the heart of the UK's clean energy revolution. This ground-breaking nuclear power plant project in Suffolk will play a vital role in delivering a sustainable future. Backed by EDF and the UK Government, Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation project with significant opportunities to innovate, grow, and deliver excellence.

We are responsible for a range of specialist ground engineering works as part of the Geotechnical Subcontract Alliance (GSA), supporting the delivery of major ground engineering and civil works for the project.

The Environmental Manager will lead environmental management activities across the Sizewell C project, ensuring compliance with legal, contractual, and client requirements throughout all construction phases.

The role will be responsible for developing and implementing environmental strategies, managing environmental risks and performance, supporting sustainable construction practices, and driving continual improvement. The position will also act as a key point of contact for the Client, regulators, statutory bodies, and other external stakeholders on environmental matters.

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the project Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 and client requirements.
• Ensure contractual, DCO, permit, licence, and other environmental obligations are identified, understood, and met.
• Oversee environmental risk identification, assessment, and implementation of effective control measures.
• Ensure environmental requirements are embedded throughout project planning and construction activities.

• Provide technical advice and guidance on ecology, water management, land use, waste, materials, noise, air quality, and carbon.
• Lead environmental incident investigations, reporting, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Provide advice to project teams and subcontractors on environmental risks and control measures.
• Support the resolution of environmental issues and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulators, statutory bodies, local authorities, and other environmental stakeholders.
• Represent the project at environmental forums, client meetings, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Act as a key point of contact for environmental matters with the Client and external stakeholders.
• Support bid submissions, technical queries, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support the coordination of technical engineers and draftspersons within the UK.

• Lead engagement with subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure environmental compliance and best practice.
• Monitor environmental performance across subcontractor interfaces and project scopes.
• Oversee and coordinate third-party environmental surveys, assessments, and specialist consultancy input.
• Ensure environmental requirements are communicated effectively throughout the supply chain.

• Define and monitor environmental performance indicators and project objectives.
• Produce accurate monthly and quarterly environmental reports for senior leadership and the Client.
• Develop and implement project-specific environmental improvement plans aligned with biodiversity, sustainability, and carbon reduction commitments.
• Monitor environmental performance and identify…