Environmental Manager

Overview

We are Cunningham. We are one of Ireland's award‑winning building and civil engineering contractors with an extensive track record in delivering projects across multiple sectors in Ireland, including mission critical, healthcare, education, fit‑out and residential. The company has recently expanded into new markets and business sectors, particularly in the infrastructure and specialist areas, and has gained a reputation as a leading and reputable contractor who delivers quality‑assured solutions to its wide‑ranging customer base.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to delivering an exciting career with learning, development and progression potential.

Role: Environmental Manager
Reporting To: SHEQ Lead
Location: Newry, Head Office
Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday (8am‑5pm Monday‑Thursday, 8am‑2:30pm Fridays)

• Lead the planning and execution of a company‑wide environmental project
• Manage project budgets, timelines and risks effectively
• Implement a lightweight project management structure for environmental strategic initiatives
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Stay informed on relevant environmental/sustainability trends and best practices to inform strategy
• Identify and engage with internal/external stakeholders to ensure project success
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate environmental considerations into broader project goals
• Develop and implement staff engagement campaigns to ensure success of related environmental projects
• Create and implement KPIs to measure environmental impact and engagement success
• Coordinate sustainability champions or green teams across the retail network
• Recommend process improvements
• Assist with carbon footprint reporting and development

• Degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Communications, Project Management or a related field (preferred)
• Experience managing projects, preferably in construction sustainability
• Ability to coordinate across teams and translate project goals into practical actions
• Excellent and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and strategic oversight
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point

• Ability to work as part of cross‑functional teams
• Excellent communicator, with ability to convey complex information clearly
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Highly organised in relation to management of tasks and deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland at the time of application; proof will be required for any successful applicant
• At times the role will require working at other locations, including construction sites or client offices; a degree of flexibility is therefore required

• 32 days annual leave
• Life assurance policy
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Company sick pay
• Company maternity / paternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working policy
• Wellbeing events
• Company occupational health
• Social events
• Team development days
• Ongoing training & development
• Bespoke career pathways
• Support for chartership pathways
• State‑of‑the‑art office facilities
• On‑site car parking
• Professional membership support
• Branded clothing

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Cunningham is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.