Posted: 16 June
The role
Senior Sustainability and Environmental Manager
Yorkshire / Leeds
GBP 70,000 : GBP 75,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Were supporting a rapidly growing construction and infrastructure group, part of a GBP 400m+ multi:company organisation, in the appointment of a Senior Sustainability and Environmental Manager. With a strong pipeline of major projects valued between GBP 6m and GBP 100m+ across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business in a key leadership role, driving environmental performance and supporting continued growth.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving environmental compliance, performance and best practice across multiple live construction projects, while managing and developing a small team of environmental professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
: Providing strategic and operational environmental leadership across the business
: Managing and mentoring a team of Environmental Managers
: Overseeing environmental compliance, audits, inspections and risk management across live projects
: Supporting pre:construction activities, tenders and bid submissions
: Driving continuous improvement of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001
: Leading environmental initiatives across waste, materials management and resource efficiency
: Supporting contaminated land management activities, including Materials Management Plans (MMPs) and CL:AIRE DoWCoP compliance
: Working closely with project teams to embed environmental best practice throughout project delivery
This role offers a blend of strategic oversight and regular site engagement, with significant visibility across the wider business.
About You
: Strong environmental management experience within the construction sector
: Previous experience leading teams or managing environmental functions across multiple projects
: Excellent understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements
: Strong knowledge of:
: ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
: Waste management, permits and compliance
: Materials Management Plans (MMPs)
: CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Code of Practice (DoWCoP)
: Able to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive environmental improvements
: Comfortable operating across multiple sites and project teams
: Proactive, pragmatic and solutions:focused approach
Whats on Offer
: GBP 70,000 : GBP 75,000 basic salary
: Car allowance or company vehicle
: Discretionary bonus
: Private Medical Insurance
: Enhanced pension
: Life Assurance
: Enhanced family:friendly policies
: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
: Additional birthday leave
: Christmas shutdown
: Wellbeing initiatives
