Senior Environmental Advisor

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading engineering and building services organisation on the appointment of a Senior Environmental Manager.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly growing business delivering complex engineering, offsite manufacturing, data centre and decarbonisation projects across the UK and Europe.

Reporting to the Head of HSE, you will take ownership of environmental strategy and performance across the organisation, ensuring regulatory compliance while driving sustainability, carbon reduction and continual  your new role:

Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's environmental strategy across multiple operations and projects

Develop, maintain and continually improve the Environmental Management System in line with ISO 14001

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, permits and other compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions

Maintain and develop environmental aspects and impacts registers, compliance registers and supporting environmental documentation

Lead environmental audits, inspections and regulatory compliance programmes across complex operational environments

Provide expert guidance on waste management, pollution prevention, resource efficiency, biodiversity and environmental risk Develop and lead sustainability and carbon-reduction initiatives, supporting wider Net Zero objectives

Monitor environmental performance and analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement

Lead environmental improvement programmes and ensure measurable progress against environmental objectives and KPIsSupport the development of ESG, carbon and sustainability reporting across the organisation

Work closely with project delivery teams and clients to ensure environmental requirements are embedded throughout project delivery

Provide environmental leadership, coaching and technical guidance to teams across the business

Engage with senior leadership and key stakeholders, presenting environmental performance, risks and strategic recommendations

Manage environmental resources, budgets and improvement programmes to support continued business growth

What you'll need to succeed:

Degree-level qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline

Significant experience within environmental management at senior or leadership level

Extensive knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory compliance requirements

Proven experience developing, implementing and continually improving an ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System Strong experience managing environmental compliance programmes, audits, inspections and permitting across multiple sites or complex operations

Strong understanding of sustainability, carbon reduction, climate-related risks and environmental performance management

Proven leadership experience, including coaching and developing environmental professionals

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex environmental information and translate findings into practical actions

Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior and executive-level stakeholders

Experience managing environmental budgets, resources and improvement programmes

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

Chartered status, Fellowship or advanced membership of a recognised environmental professional body Experience developing and delivering Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas reduction initiatives

Experience supporting organisational Net Zero strategies and carbon-reduction targets

Knowledge of ESG frameworks, climate-related disclosures and sustainability reporting requirements

Experience developing sustainable procurement or supply-chain sustainability programmes

Experience preparing and presenting environmental, ESG or sustainability performance reports to Executive or Board-level stakeholders

Previous environmental experience within engineering, construction, manufacturing, building services, data centres or major infrastructure projects

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today.

Discipline(s):
Environmental, Health & Safety Job type:
Permanent