Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager – England & Wales

Reporting To:
Head of HSSEQ / Director of SHEQ

Location:

England & Wales (Hybrid with regular travel to operational sites, offices and client locations)
Direct Reports:
Environmental Advisors, Environmental Coordinators and specialist environmental consultants (where applicable)

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The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading and developing the environmental management function across operations in England and Wales, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, client requirements and ISO 14001 standards while supporting the delivery of business objectives. The role will provide strategic and operational environmental leadership across multiple infrastructure sectors including power transmission and distribution, utilities, telecommunications, civil engineering and construction activities.

The Environmental Manager will drive continual improvement, environmental sustainability, biodiversity enhancement and carbon reduction initiatives whilst supporting the company’s Zero Harm and Responsible Business strategies.

• Provide professional environmental advice and support to directors, operational leaders, project teams and clients.
• Develop and implement environmental strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Promote a positive environmental culture through visible leadership and engagement.
• Lead environmental improvement initiatives across all operational activities.
• Support the development and delivery of environmental objectives, targets and KPIs.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with:
  Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 2021, Environmental Permitting Regulations, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, Water Resources Act 1991, Control of Pollution Act 1974, Waste Regulations and Duty of Care requirements.
• Monitor emerging legislation and advise the business on impacts and compliance requirements.
• Lead investigations into environmental incidents and regulatory breaches.
• Manage relationships with environmental regulators including:
  Environment Agency, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales, Local Authorities, Forestry Commission.

• Maintain and continually improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Lead internal audits and support external certification audits.
• Develop environmental procedures, standards and guidance documents.
• Ensure environmental risks and opportunities are effectively identified and managed.
• Manage environmental legal registers and compliance obligations.
• Oversee environmental assurance and governance programmes.

• Provide environmental support throughout project life cycles including:
  Tendering, Planning, Construction, Commissioning, Handover.
• Review and approve:
  Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), Environmental Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Waste Management Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans, Ecological Management Plans.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and environmental reviews.
• Support operational teams in achieving environmental compliance and best practice.

• Support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies.
• Lead carbon reduction and net zero initiatives.
• Monitor and report environmental performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for resource efficiency, waste reduction, energy efficiency and circular economy principles.
• Support ESG reporting requirements and client sustainability commitments.

• Support compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
• Develop biodiversity enhancement initiatives across projects.
• Liaise with ecological specialists and environmental consultants.
• Promote sustainable land management and habitat protection measures.
• Support natural capital and environmental enhancement projects.

• Lead investigations into environmental incidents, complaints and non-conformances.
• Identify root causes and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Report significant incidents to regulators where required.
• Monitor trends and provide performance analysis to senior leadership.

• Build effective relationships with:
  Clients, Regulators, Supply Chain Partners, Local Authorities, Community Stakeholders.
• Represent the business during environmental audits and client reviews.
• Support environmental aspects of client bids and framework submissions.

• Develop and deliver environmental…