Environmental Manager
£65,000 - £70,000 + Car or £5k Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Progression + Pension
Hybrid – Penrith (3 days on-site) / Remote (2 days)
Are you an experienced Environmental Manager with a background in infrastructure, construction, or highways, looking to take ownership of a major infrastructure project with national visibility, improving the quality of life of millions of Britons?
Would you like to join a project team delivering one of Northern England’s most significant transport improvement schemes, where you can drive environmental and sustainability strategy?
The business are an infrastructure contractor working alongside some of the biggest names in the energy, transport and civil engineering sectors – they work on schemes of varying size and scale, some valued up to £200m in value. Having made recent acquisitions, they are in a phase of rapid sustainable profit, order book and headcount growth – particularly within the environment team.
Working closely with the head of operations, you’ll lead consents management, coordinate specialist surveys and consultant activities, and ensure environmental excellence across project stages.
You'll work as the key environmental authority on site, liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, while helping to embed a strong sustainability culture throughout the project.
If you’re looking for a pivotal, high-visibility role offering both autonomy and support within a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
Environmental Manager overseeing a major highways scheme (A66)
Manage discharge of environmental consents, permits, WMS, and DMRB compliance
Coordinate archaeological, ecological, and environmental studies (via external consultants)
Act as the primary environmental point of contact with stakeholders and regulators
Support the broader environmental strategy and carbon reporting
Hybrid working: 3 days on site in Penrith project office, 2 days remote
£65,000 - £70,000 + Car/Allowance + Fuel Card + Medical + Pension The Person
Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related field
Experience managing environmental strategy in construction or infrastructure
Strong knowledge of environmental consents, permits, and stakeholder liaison
Understanding of carbon reporting and baseline monitoring desirable
Driving licence and willingness to travel to site (Penrith)