Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Location:

Variable Base

Environmental and Sustainability Manager role

Hybrid working with travel to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and project sites

Lead environmental performance across major offshore projects

Significant experience in environmental and sustainability required

Help shape the environmental legacy of some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

The way we generate, connect and consume energy is changing. At National Grid , we're delivering some of the UK's largest and most ambitious offshore infrastructure projects, connecting renewable energy at an unprecedented scale and helping build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

We're looking for an experienced Environmental and Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance and sustainability outcomes across a portfolio of nationally significant projects. Working alongside senior leaders, regulators, delivery partners and specialist teams, you'll influence critical decisions, drive high standards and ensure environmental and sustainability commitments are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in infrastructure that will support communities for generations to come, helping define best practice in environmental stewardship across the UK's energy transition.

The role offers hybrid working, with a mix of home, office and site-based working. Regular travel to our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices and project sites across the East Coast and North Wales will be required.

• Drive environmental and sustainability performance across a portfolio of major offshore infrastructure projects.
• Lead and develop a team of Environmental and Sustainability Advisors, setting priorities, building capability and providing expert guidance across the portfolio.

Champion environmental governance, assurance and compliance across National Grid and joint venture delivery teams.

• Build strong relationships with regulators, delivery partners and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and high standards across project delivery.

Influence project planning, procurement and supply chain activities to strengthen sustainability outcomes and embed best practice.

Monitor performance across carbon, nature, circular economy and social value, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Significant experience leading environmental and sustainability activities within infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction, or engineering environments.

Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, sustainability standards, governance frameworks, management systems, and compliance requirements.

A proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, driving environmental and sustainability outcomes across complex programmes and projects.

Experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams, supported by strong organisational and resource-planning capabilities.

A genuine passion for environmental and sustainability excellence, with the confidence to take ownership, challenge constructively, and drive continuous improvement.

Experience working effectively with regulators, local authorities, and other external stakeholders.

Membership of ISEP or another relevant professional body is desirable.

A full UK driving licence.

• A competitive salary between £65,000 - £75,000 – dependent on capability.
• An annual performance bonus of up to 30% of your eligible earnings in the performance year.
• Job requirement company car.
• 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will…