Head of Environment and Sustainability

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: utility infrastructure – our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

social infrastructure – our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Our Utilities Infrastructure Business are looking to recruit a Head of Environment and Sustainability that will help to develop, implement, and manage the organisation's sustainability strategy and initiatives, including environmental policies, resource management, and compliance with regulations.

Key responsibilities involve conducting a gap analysis, managing sustainability metrics and reporting, creating sustainability culture, and collaborating with stakeholders to minimise environmental impact and achieve water business and Group goals.

• Strategic Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with the organisation's values and strategic objectives.
• Policy Implementation: Create and implement environmental policies and practices to embed sustainable and environmental friendly working practices.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, conduct audits, and prepare detailed reports on sustainability performance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies to promote sustainability initiatives and build strong relationships.
• Data & Metrics: Monitor, analyse, carbon data and report on key sustainability metrics, such as energy consumption, waste generation, and carbon footprints.
• Carbon reporting: Lead the implementation of the carbon accounting system to allow scope 1,2 and 3 data to be provided to the business to allow data driven decisions to be made in particular science based targets.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate environmental risks and assess the impact of business activities on the environment.
• Awareness & Training: Lead environmental awareness programs for employees to foster a culture of sustainability.
• Innovation: Research and implement new technologies, practices, and strategies to enhance the organization's sustainability performance.

• Chartered or working towards membership of IEMA, CIWEM or equivalent
• 10+ years’ experience in environment / sustainability roles within infrastructure or construction
• Strong expertise in EIA, carbon reduction, climate resilience, biodiversity net gain
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation and standards
• Experience implementing and managing ISO 14001
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to embed sustainability into project delivery

• Postgraduate qualification (MSc or equivalent)
• Experience working on major infrastructure programmes or frameworks
• ESG reporting and sustainability strategy development experience

If you are an experienced Environment and Sustainability manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!