Senior Environmental Manager

Equans UK is looking for a new Senior Environmental Manager to join our Equans Digital Business based from our London office on a hybrid working arrangement.

Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector, committed to becoming the undisputed driving force in helping our customers transition to a low‑carbon and resilient future.

Within Equans Digital, we unlock customer value by integrating innovative solutions that enhance energy systems, building performance, user productivity, and overall asset value. Our diverse portfolio is already delivering impact across a range of sectors, including Defence, Health, Education, and Local and Central Government.

The Senior Environmental Manager is responsible for leading environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across Equans Digital’s infrastructure services projects in the UK and Ireland. This includes construction environmental management requirements with a strong emphasis on ecology, while also overseeing other technical disciplines such as noise, vibration, air quality, hydrology, contamination, arboriculture, environmental auditing, and overall environmental management. The role ensures projects meet regulatory requirements, client expectations, and Equans’ ESG commitments while driving innovation in environmental practices.

• Provide strategic leadership on environmental compliance and sustainability across infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans and risk mitigation strategies for construction activities.
• Ensure adherence to UK and Ireland environmental legislation and Equans governance frameworks.
• Act as a subject matter expert for ecology and other technical disciplines, advising project teams and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in environmental monitoring, auditing, and reporting.
• Lead environmental planning and compliance for all infrastructure projects, including construction environmental management.
• Oversee ecological assessments and mitigation measures, ensuring biodiversity commitments are met.
• Manage technical disciplines such as noise, vibration, air quality, hydrology, contamination, and arboriculture.
• Conduct environmental audits and assessments to ensure regulatory adherence and best practice implementation.
• Advise project managers on environmental risks and mitigation strategies across multiple technical areas.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to maintain transparency and trust.
• Monitor emerging legislation and industry trends to keep Equans ahead of compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Should also be working towards chartered status with a recognised professional body (such as CIWEM, IEMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in construction environmental management is essential.
• Proven ability to develop and implement environmental management plans.
• Requires technical knowledge across multiple disciplines, including ecology, noise, vibration, air quality, hydrology, land contamination, arboriculture, and environmental auditing.

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• 5% bonus
• Private health care (Single Use)
• Private GP consultations
• Company car or car allowance
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK &…