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Equans UK is looking for a new Senior Environmental Manager to join our Equans Digital Business based from our London office on a hybrid working arrangement.
Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector, committed to becoming the undisputed driving force in helping our customers transition to a low‑carbon and resilient future.
Within Equans Digital, we unlock customer value by integrating innovative solutions that enhance energy systems, building performance, user productivity, and overall asset value. Our diverse portfolio is already delivering impact across a range of sectors, including Defence, Health, Education, and local and central government.
Role overview
The Senior Environmental Manager is responsible for leading environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across Equans Digital’s infrastructure services projects in the UK and Ireland. This includes construction environmental management requirements with a strong emphasis on ecology, while also overseeing other technical disciplines such as noise, vibration, air quality, hydrology, contamination, arboriculture, environmental auditing, and overall environmental management. The role ensures projects meet regulatory requirements, client expectations, and Equans’ ESG commitments while driving innovation in environmental practices.
Key activities
* Provide strategic leadership on environmental compliance and sustainability across infrastructure projects.
* Develop and implement environmental management plans and risk mitigation strategies for construction activities.
* Ensure adherence to UK and Ireland environmental legislation and Equans governance frameworks.
* Act as a subject‑matter expert for ecology and other technical disciplines, advising project teams and clients.
* Drive continuous improvement and innovation in environmental monitoring, auditing, and reporting.
* Lead environmental planning and compliance for all infrastructure projects, including construction environmental management.
* Oversee ecological assessments and mitigation measures, ensuring biodiversity commitments are met.
* Manage technical disciplines such as noise, vibration, air quality, hydrology, contamination, and arboriculture.
* Conduct environmental audits and assessments to ensure regulatory adherence and best practice implementation.
* Advise project managers on environmental risks and mitigation strategies across multiple technical areas.
* Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to maintain transparency and trust.
* Monitor emerging legislation and industry trends to keep Equans ahead of compliance requirements.
Skills, qualifications & experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
* Working towards chartered status with a recognised professional body such as CIWEM, IEMA, or equivalent.
* Proven ability to develop and implement environmental management plans.
* Technical knowledge across ecology, noise, vibration, air quality, hydrology, land contamination, arboriculture, and environmental auditing.
What can we offer you?
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* 5% bonus
* Private health care (single‑use) and private GP consultations
* Company car or car allowance
* Life cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
* Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers, gym‑membership discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
* Broad learning opportunities – professional qualifications, training, personalised support programmes
* Attractive employee referral rewards scheme
* Access to employee networks: Women in EQUANS, RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network), Disability Network
* 24/7 employee assistance program and access to mental well‑being app
Who are we?
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in 50+ countries and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Our 13,500 employees in the region combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero and the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning how we move, work and live.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest to you, click below to register, apply and track your progress. A member of our resourcing team will review your application and be in touch.
We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, as well as all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
At Equans, we are committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. You’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you are encouraged to be your true self and you have access to our growing employee networks.
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