Environmental Lead
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Location: Ipswich
Sector: Construction / Infrastructure / Utilities
Are you an experienced Environmental Lead with a background in heavy civils or large scale infrastructure projects and looking for a fresh challenge?
We have an exciting new opportunity with our client, a well-established civil engineering firm with national coverage and a growing reputation on major frameworks.
The are seeking an experienced and driven Environmental Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering environmental and sustainability strategy across a diverse portfolio of projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to influence business-wide environmental performance, support major projects, and drive meaningful change within a forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of the company's environmental strategy
Lead delivery of environmental and sustainability objectives across the business
Manage environmental data, including energy and carbon reporting
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
Provide expert environmental advice across design and construction phases
Lead environmental audits and inspections in line with ISO 14001 and PAS 2080
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and deliver training where required
Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory bodiesAbout You
Proven experience in an environmental role, ideally within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering
Strong understanding of environmental compliance, sustainability, and best practice
Experience supporting projects across design and delivery phases
Confident communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Proactive approach to driving improvements and implementing changeRequirements
Proven experience in an environmental role, ideally within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering
Membership with a recognised professional body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM)
Knowledge of:
Environmental impact assessment and management
SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)
PAS 2080 (Carbon Management in Infrastructure)
ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)
PPN 06/21
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)Why Apply?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to shape and lead environmental strategy
Work on high-profile and impactful projects
Supportive environment with real scope for progression
Play a key role in driving sustainability and carbon reduction
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.