Responsible Sourcing Advisor 

Enabling Functions

Sustainability

UK Wide

Permanent

About the role

Our tomorrow is built on a firm foundation. Here at Balfour Beatty, we’re on our way to leading every market we’re in, and we have the strategy and momentum to get there. Join our Enabling Functions team as a Responsible Sourcing Advisor - Flexible Location and you’ll be part of it.

What you'll be doing

• Work to implement in Resource Efficiency measures with our supply chain partners, to help us achieve our target of zero avoidable waste in the UK by 2040.
• Work to identify and supporting the adoption of new initiatives and improved practices to improve resource efficiency.
• Support the Procurement and Commercial teams to embed sustainability into supply chain agreements considering carbon, biodiversity, ethics and community engagement.
• Lead upskilling sessions on sustainability topics for internal stakeholders and Small and Medium Enterprises.
• Set-up and provide leadership to the Resource Efficiency Community of Practice.
• Identify best practices, support knowledge sharing, including the development of case studies and other internal communication materials. 

Subject matter expertise

Passion for resource efficiency including circular economy, closed loop practices and re-use.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Knowledge of UK and Regional Government sustainable procurement legislation
• Have experience working with commercial supply chains and procurement functions
• Good knowledge of social, ethical and environment sustainability issues
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Have a business mindset and commercial awareness
• Proficiency in IT and ability to adapt to using new IT based platforms
• Some UK travel required.

Preferable

• Relevant qualifications in environmental sustainability
• You do not need to come from a construction, infrastructure or engineering background. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with an interest and willingness to learn about infrastructure.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]