Environment & Sustainability Manager - Major Infrastructure Project
Site-Based | Suffolk
Fixed Term Contract | Long-Term
Salary: £60,000 + Excellent Package and Benefits
Are you an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager looking to make an impact on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure projects?
We're working with a leading Tier One contractor to recruit a talented professional to drive environmental and sustainability performance across a complex, nationally significant construction site. This is a long-term Fixed Term Contract (FTC) position, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping best practice on a project of real scale and public importance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead environmental and sustainability delivery across major project work packages
Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, permits, and wider UK environmental legislation
Support site teams with material management plans and sustainability objectives
Liaise with external stakeholders including local authorities and statutory bodies
Conduct internal audits, manage reporting, and support regulatory engagement
Provide technical expertise on waste, water, air quality, and carbon
Deliver training sessions to raise awareness and improve on-site performance
Help implement the company-wide sustainability strategy on the projectWhat We're Looking For:
Significant experience managing environmental performance on large-scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA)
Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and ISO 14001/50001 systems
Experience engaging with regulators and managing incident investigations
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Full UK driving licence and ability to be site-based in SuffolkThis is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Environment and Sustainability team and further develop your career. A UK driver's licence is essential. Contact Tom Hewat on or (phone number removed).
Irwin & 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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