Job Description
Environment & Sustainability Manager
Sizewell C Project
Suffolk (Hybrid – 3 days on site)
Contract until December 2026
Up to £600/day (Umbrella)
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting for an experienced Environment & Sustainability Manager to join one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects – Sizewell C.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role on a nationally critical programme supporting the UK’s Net Zero ambitions, delivering clean, reliable energy to millions of homes.
You’ll be at the forefront of environmental compliance and sustainability strategy, shaping standards and driving best practice across a complex, highly regulated construction environment.
The Role
As Environment & Sustainability Manager, you will:
* Lead environmental and sustainability performance across the site and supply chain
* Ensure compliance with environmental permits, consents, and licences
* Drive a strong environmental culture across Tier 1 contractors and project teams
* Engage with key external stakeholders, including regulators such as the Environment Agency
* Oversee environmental inspections, monitoring, and reporting activities
* Develop and implement KPIs to drive continuous improvement
* Lead investigations and ensure learnings are embedded across the project
* Manage and develop a team, providing clear leadership and direction
Key Requirements
* Proven experience leading environmental teams on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects
* Strong knowledge of environmental compliance, permits, and regulatory frameworks
* Experience working in highly regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, energy, major infrastructure)
* Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capability
* Strong understanding of ISO 14001 Environmental Management systems
* Degree qualified in an environmental or related discipline
Why Apply?
* Work on one of the UK’s largest and most high-profile projects
* Directly contribute to the UK’s Net Zero strategy
* Lead and influence environmental performance at scale (workforce up to ~8000)
* Competitive day rate up to £600/day (umbrella)
* Flexible hybrid working (3 days on-site in Suffolk)
* Long-term contract through to December 2026
If you’re looking for a high-impact leadership role where you can genuinely shape sustainability performance on a major project, we’d be keen to hear from you.