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Role: Environmental Manager
Location: National / Hybrid
Duration: Permanent
Salary: 65,000 + car allowance + package
Industry: Civil Engineering / Construction
My client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Environmental Manager to shape and develop their environmental strategy and operations. This role will play a critical part in achieving sustainability targets, including waste management, biodiversity net gain, and carbon reduction.
You will work closely with teams across the business, embedding environmental best practices and ensuring compliance with legislation while driving innovation and continuous improvement. This role sits within the central team and reports directly to the ESG Director.
On offer for you as Environmental Manager
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attraction
Key Responsibilities:
Energy & Carbon
Develop and support a carbon reduction strategy to achieve net-zero and other defined carbon targets.
Identify key carbon reduction opportunities and set science-based targets to guide decarbonisation efforts.
Ensure compliance with all carbon-related regulations, reporting frameworks, and mandatory disclosure requirements (e.g., SECR, TCFD, EU ETS).
Stay abreast of evolving environmental legislation and carbon market mechanisms.
Waste & Resource Efficiency
Develop and deliver a strategy to achieve zero waste to landfill, embedding circular economy principles and resource efficiency.
Collaborate with project teams and supply chains to minimise waste generation and maximise material reuse and recycling.
Ecology
Support initiatives to achieve a biodiversity net gain of at least 10% across all projects, integrating ecological considerations into design and delivery stages.
Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver measurable ecological improvements.
Sustainable Procurement
Collaborate with the supply chain to promote sustainable materials, low-carbon technologies, and ethical sourcing practices.
Drive compliance with procurement policies aligned to ESG goals, including sustainable and responsible sourcing.
Water
Develop strategies to reduce water consumption and promote water efficiency across projects and operations.
Support the integration of sustainable water conservation measures.
Training, Communication & Engagement
Create training programmes to enhance environmental awareness and competency across the business.
Develop communication strategies to engage employees, clients, and stakeholders in sustainability initiatives.
Act as the company's ambassador on environmental matters, representing the business in industry forums, client meetings, and public engagements.
What they need from you
Proven experience in an environmental leadership role within construction, engineering, or a related industry.
Strong knowledge of carbon reduction, waste management, biodiversity net gain, and sustainability practices.
Excellent understanding of environmental legislation and reporting frameworks, including ISO 14001, SECR, TCFD, and CDP.
Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders to drive cultural and operational change.
Relevant qualifications in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field (e.g., IEMA, CEnv).
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