Environmental manager

Job Description

Environmental Manager

Wakefield or Warrington (Multi-site)

£60,000 – £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits

We're supporting a rapidly growing construction and infrastructure group in the appointment of an Environmental Manager. As part of a five-company group with a turnover of over £400 million, the business is delivering an expanding pipeline of high-profile projects across the UK, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to make a real impact.

The Role

This is a site-facing position with responsibility for supporting environmental compliance and best practice across multiple live projects. Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, you'll help drive environmental performance and ensure compliance with both legislation and company standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001
• Managing materials, waste streams, permits and environmental records
• Supporting pre-construction environmental planning and project mobilisation
• Working closely with site teams to promote environmental best practice
• Identifying environmental risks and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with environmental incident investigations and corrective actions

About You

You will have:

• Environmental management experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure
• A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience with:
• Materials Management Plans (MMPs)
• Waste management and environmental permits
• Site inspections, audits and compliance monitoring
• Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence site teams and stakeholders

Package

• £60,000 – £65,000 basic salary + discretionary bonus
• Company car or car allowance (hybrid/electric options available)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Birthday leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Paid volunteering day