Role Definition
Restoration & Ecology
Manager - Central
Company Background
FCC Environment (FCC Environment is the trading name for FCC Environment (UK)
Limited and FCC Environment Services (UK) Limited) is a leading UK waste and
resource management company, which is part of a global group with a strong
heritage in providing services for communities and businesses. Our vision is to be
the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future.
FCC Environment’s core business centres on collection, resource recovery and
renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial
customers. To make our skills and expertise easily accessible to our customers, our
business is grouped into five core services:
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Municipal services – household waste collection, street cleansing, parks
and gardens maintenance.
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Business waste solutions – waste collection and recycling services for
small and large companies.
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Recycling – material recycling facilities, household waste recycling centers.
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Green energy – recovery of energy from waste.
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Waste Processing – industrial waste treatment, hazardous wastes and
landfill disposal.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around
2,500 employees. We recycle 1.2 million tonnes of waste each year.
FCC Environment is part of the FCC Group which is a leading international
infrastructure, environmental services and green energy company present in more
than 50 countries with 90,000 employees.
Role Purpose
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To offer Technical Support to the Central Operational Division to enable the
successful delivery of Landfill Restoration and Aftercare works.
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To support the Central Operational Division in the procurement and
management of ecology works as required in the ongoing development of the
region’s facilities.
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To offer support to the division in management of other aspects of the
delivery of restoration works, such as the management of tax information
areas, biomass crops, soils imports, planning submissions and contract
management and budget control.
Key Responsibilities
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Support Site Business Managers through the day to day management of the
regional landscape contracts to ensure works are carried out in accordance
with the contract. Assist in the assessment of Contractor’s invoices based on
works required in the Contract prior to payment.
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Attendance at VT meetings for each part of the region on a quarterly basis.
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Act as liaison behalf of the Site Business Managers and the site Contractors,
agree contract amendments and undertake the preparation of tender
documents for resubmission of the contracts on a bi-annual basis.
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Undertake assessments of Contractor’s Health and Safety documentation to
ensure adequate qualifications are in place and up to date. Undertake
periodic auditing of contractor documentation.
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Assist the Area Landfill Managers in the preparation of annual restoration
budgets based on works carried out and proposed works to comply with the
site planning permission.
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Responsible for the management of the capital and operational budget
associated with landscape works within the region.
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Prepare capital applications for contract works to be carried out on site and
prepare and manage the associated purchase orders. Review all invoices
against the contract works and process payments to Contractors.
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To assist the Area Landfill Manager in the application for, management and
development of the Group’s Environmental Grants, including Forestry
Commission Woodland Grants and Single Payment Grant.
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Assist the Estates Team in the preparation and submission of restoration and
aftercare information as required by Local Planning Authorities. Understand
the planning requirements of each site in order to provide support during site
planning audits.
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Assist in the design of revised low level or amended restoration schemes in
support of future landfill strategy program.
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To assist the Area Landfill Manager in the application for the Group’s Tax
Information Areas, liaising and offering technical support to Regional
Engineering Managers, Site Business Managers and Capital Accountants to
ensure T.I.A.’s are managed to the satisfaction of HM Revenue & Customs.
Assist in the undertaking of annual audits of the Information Areas to ensure
compliance with HMRC agreements.
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Assist Site Business Managers and Regional Engineering Managers in the
site assessment of soils imports to ensure they meet the required quality
standards in accordance with the CQA plan and any contracts that may be in
place.
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Assist the Area Landfill Manager in the procurement and management of
contract works associated with the Energy Crops planting program.
Responsible for the management of the operational budget associated with
energy crop works within the region.
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Assist the Area Landfill Manager in the Contractual management of biomass
offtakers, organise harvesting and collection schedules.
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Assist the Soils Management Solutions team in site selection for potential
organics applications to restoration areas, for both soils manufacturing and
landspreading to existing restored areas.
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Assist the Estates Team in the licensing of restoration activities, to include
technical support for additional waste codes, deployment of waste materials
on closed sites and permit amendments for operational sites.
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Offer technical advice on the quality of non inert waste materials to be used
in restoration, assist in the programming of deliveries and onward utilisation.
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Organisation and supervision of ecological mitigation schemes and any
subsequent monitoring that may be required, including responsibility for the
appointment and management of third parties carrying out such works.
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Responsibility for the direct control of any ecology work undertaken,
tendering of works and management of awarded contracts to ensure budget
control is maintained.
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Management of budgets for wildlife and species protection, surveys and
wildlife mitigation and management of conservation areas and reserves.
Procurement of wildlife mitigation works through capital and opex
applications. Undertake contract management, invoice processing and
payments in accordance with completed works.
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Liaison with the engineering dept and site business managers to ensure
adequate timing for wildlife protection prior to site clearance/restoration of
habitats for receiving translocated species.
Qualifications and Experience (preferred/essential)
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Extensive experience in the specification of landscape works and compliance
with Planning requirements.
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Full understanding of the JCLI Conditions of Contract, NEC3 short contract or
similar to allow the assistance in the production and management of
Landscape Contracts.
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Proven track record in the appointment and management of landscape
contractors.
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Good working knowledge of Landfill Planning Permissions and excellent
report writing skills.
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Working knowledge of the Landfill Tax Legislation as applicable to tax free
status materials and experience in applying for and management of tax
information areas and thorough working knowledge of FCC’s best practice
procedures for T.I.A’s.
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Familiarity with the Group’s Health and Safety procedures and an
understanding of Contractor Risk Assessments.
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Degree educated with a proven track record in a related discipline.
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Track record in managing contracts to ensure best value and maximising
efficiencies in procurement of landscape works.
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Successful in working with a team of professionals at a regional level while
also demonstrating an ability to deliver value through influence at a local
level.
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Experience in the application for and management of Forestry Commission
Woodland Grants an DEFRA Single Payment Scheme an advantage.
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Familiarity with Grazing Contracts and basic understanding of Farm Business
Tenancies.
Personal Qualities
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A highly motivated worker, capable of working both in a team and
individually.
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Capable of prioritising high workloads and recognising business critical
demands.
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Ability to work collaboratively at both site and regional level in a capacity
of adding value to the decision making process.
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Strong business acumen complemented by proficient understanding of
financial planning.
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Performance driven with the ability to deliver added value and improve
commercial performance.
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Sufficiently resilient and robust to effectively offer advice and support at
both a regional and local level.
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Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and develop
successful long term relationships within the Technical Support and
Operational Teams.
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Ability to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the business.
Other Information
Location – To be agreed
Direct reports – None
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