Environmental Manager

Location: East Sussex

As an Environmental Manager you'll lead day-to-day environmental delivery across the project. You'll partner with Project Managers, site teams, Environmental Advisors, Ecological Clerks of Works, specialist consultants and client representatives to manage risk, compliance and culture from the outset.

Key responsibilities

Lead environmental delivery across both projects on a day-to-day basis
Manage environmental permits, licences, consents and approvals
Produce and maintain documentation (including CEMPs)
Identify environmental risks and ensure effective mitigations are implemented
Coordinate ecology, environmental and archaeological requirements
Carry out audits, inspections, incident investigations and compliance reporting
Support sustainability objectives and drive improvements in environmental performance
Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, landowners and stakeholders
Provide guidance and support to Environmental Advisors and ECo Ws

What we're looking for

Strong environmental management experience within construction/infrastructure (ideally water/utilities)
Solid knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements
Strong waste management background and experience with environmental permits/compliance
Experience coordinating with ecology, archaeology, arboriculture and water environment specialists
Proven track record writing and managing consents, licences, permits and applications
Experience developing/implementing environmental management plans on complex projects
Working knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental management systems
Confident influencing site teams and challenging where standards are at risk
Degree (or equivalent) in an environmental discipline
Membership of a relevant body (e.g., ISEP, CIWEM, IES, CIWM or similar); IEMA Practitioner level is advantageous
Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK