Job Description
Project Head of Environment and Sustainability\n\nManchester\n\n£80,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits\n\nAre you prepared to take the next big step in your career by leading the environment and sustainability strategy for a landmark national project?\n\nAre you a passionate environment and sustainability professional eager to contribute to a multi-billion-pound development that will shape the region for generations to come?\n\nIf the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Project Head of Environment and Sustainability I am currently recruiting for. The role is working with one of the world's leading infrastructure and civil engineering construction companies. The company has global revenues of over €19 billion annually and is currently engaged on some of the largest and most exciting infrastructure projects in Europe.
This role will be leading a dedicated team on a Multi-Billion pound scheme.\n\nKey responsibilities of the Project Head of Environment and Sustainability will include: \n\nLead the environmental and sustainability aspects of the project, ensuring alignment with the overall Environmental & Sustainability Strategy and relevant ISO standards.\nBuild and lead an efficient environmental and sustainability team, overseeing recruitment, resourcing, and the professional development of project teams throughout the project lifecycle.\nEnsure the delivery of environmental and sustainability requirements, including carbon management, environmental consents, and compliance with relevant standards, while tracking performance and identifying areas for improvement.\nDevelop strong relationships with project stakeholders, drive continuous improvement in environmental practices, and share best practices and lessons learned across the project and organization. \n\nThe successful Project Head of Environment and Sustainability requires: \n\nQualified to degree level, or equivalent, in an appropriate environmental discipline\nProfessional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM) Ideally holding or working towards chartered status,\nExtensive environmental and sustainability management experience, ideally within large Infrastructure, Civil engineering, or related industry\nStrategic thinker with excellent organization, communication, and time management skills. Experience in project and commercial/contract management, and effective stakeholder engagement with regulators at a senior level.
\n\nFor further details and to apply please contact Jessica Rowe on (email address removed),com\n\nor (phone number removed). Job Ref: JR3666.\n\nIrwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the environment, health and safety industry from Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Environment, Health and Safety Advisor positions.
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