Environment Manager

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Environment Manager in Manchester whilst focusing on a major project in East Suffolk.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring environmental compliance across construction and operational activities protecting the environment and driving best practice standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with site management operational teams contractors and regulatory authorities you will provide expert environmental guidance ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permit requirements and support the successful delivery of construction and infrastructure projects in an environmentally responsible manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional who enjoys influencing behaviours and making a tangible impact on project performance and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance activities across site operations and construction projects.
• Develop implement and maintain environmental management systems in line with ISO 14001 and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK environmental legislation permits licences and regulatory obligations.
• Provide environmental support and advice to project teams site management and contractors throughout all phases of construction and operational activities.
• Conduct site inspections environmental audits and compliance assessments identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Monitor environmental performance and compliance against project requirements legal obligations and company standards.
• Manage environmental aspects associated with construction activities including waste management pollution prevention water management noise dust ecology and contaminated land.
• Support environmental permitting processes and ensure permit conditions are fully understood and adhered to on site.
• Investigate environmental incidents near misses and non-conformances identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver environmental training toolbox talks and awareness initiatives to promote a strong environmental culture across the workforce.
• Liaise with regulators clients contractors and other external stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Maintain accurate environmental records reports inspections and compliance documentation.
• Support environmental planning during project development and contribute to environmental risk assessments and method statements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance environmental performance and minimise environmental impact across site operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an Environmental Manager Environmental Advisor Environmental Compliance Manager or similar role within construction civil engineering infrastructure utilities manufacturing or other operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation permitting requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience implementing and maintaining environmental management systems ideally ISO 14001.
• Demonstrable experience carrying out environmental audits inspections and compliance monitoring.
• Strong understanding of environmental risks associated with construction and site-based activities.
• Experience managing waste pollution prevention environmental incidents and compliance programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with operational teams and contractors.
• Ability to influence positive environmental behaviours across diverse workforces.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced site environment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to spend significant time on site.

This role will require some travel to the client site in Suffolk.

Qualifications :

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management Environmental Science Ecology Geography or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with IEMA or a similar recognised environmental body.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience working on major construction infrastructure industrial or utilities projects.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting contaminated land management ecology and water management.
• Experience engaging with environmental regulators and enforcement agencies.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent

Additional Information :

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1