Environmental Manager

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Environmental Manager – Suffolk

Location:
Suffolk

We have a fantastic career development opportunity for an Environmental Manager to join the team on our brand new £124m major highways project in Leiston, as part of the Sizewell C development.

As Environmental Manager, you will report to the Project Leads and Infrastructure Business Unit Environmental Lead. You will support and implement environmental strategy and systems to ensure that the delivery of our operations meets exemplary environmental standards. This role supports improvement and consistency in performance, ensuring compliance with management systems, and implementing continual improvement initiatives. You will also support Galliford Try Group in driving environmental improvements across the business.

Please note that flexible / hybrid working is on offer with this position; however, there would be a requirement to have a presence on site 3-4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide environmental input from planning to completion, ensuring standards are met and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Support the implementation of Group and Business Unit Environmental Strategies, developing scheme-specific strategies.
• Drive the environmental agenda, contributing to senior leadership teams and assisting clients with statutory requirements and sustainability objectives (e.g., BREEAM).
• Implement environmental management systems aligned with client needs, company strategy, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor environmental performance and compliance through audits, inspections, and risk assessment reviews.
• Engage with key stakeholders (clients, supply chain, regulatory bodies) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead or support environmental incident management, liaising with regulatory bodies and delivering training or best practice guidance as needed.
• Assist with onboarding, managing supply chain partners, and supporting environmental management improvement initiatives within Galliford Try.

About You

• Proven track record in environmental compliance, managing environmental aspects ideally in construction / infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams, influence change, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Solution-oriented, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach to decision-making.
• Experienced with digital systems (e.g., GIS, Office 365), and ideally qualified as a Lead Auditor for ISO 14001.
• Industry-recognized training in investigation, experience with CEQUAAL/BREEAM, and a degree-level qualification in an environmental discipline, along with professional body membership (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM, or IES).

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work.…