Senior environmental manager

Job Description

Senior Sustainability & Environmental ManagerYorkshire / Leeds £70,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent BenefitsWe're supporting a rapidly growing construction and infrastructure group, part of a £400m+ multi-company organisation, in the appointment of a Senior Sustainability & Environmental Manager. With a strong pipeline of major projects valued between £6m and £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 RoleThis 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

What's on Offer

• £70,000 – £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