Environmental Manager

Company: Shirley Parsons
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

We’re excited to continue our partnership with a leading tier one contractor on a landmark infrastructure project in Birmingham. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of environmental delivery on a high-profile, complex scheme, shaping sustainable outcomes, influencing key stakeholders, and leaving a lasting legacy.

You’ll be the driving force behind environmental excellence on site, championing best practice, embedding a proactive culture, and ensuring industry-leading standards are not only met, but exceeded.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading environmental strategy on site – Taking ownership of the Environmental & Energy Plans and driving delivery across a major project
  • Embedding a culture of excellence – Inspiring teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to adopt a “right first time” mindset
  • Influencing across the project lifecycle – Working closely with construction, design, and commercial teams to integrate environmental best practice at every stage
  • Managing compliance & relationships – Acting as the key interface with regulators, clients, and external bodies while ensuring full legal and ISO compliance
  • Driving performance & improvement – Producing insightful reports, leading audits and lessons learned, and continuously enhancing environmental outcomes

Who they’re looking for:

  • Environmental expertise that makes an impact – Excellent, practical knowledge of UK environmental legislation and its application on complex construction sites
  • Proven leadership in major projects – Experience implementing ISO 14001 / ISO 50001 systems and driving site-wide environmental performance
  • Commercially aware & solutions-focused – Able to balance sustainability goals with programme and budget realities
  • Confident communicator & influencer – Skilled at engaging diverse teams, delivering training, and presenting complex information clearly
  • Qualified and credible professional – Degree-qualified (or equivalent), ideally MIEMA (or working toward), with experience in carbon and BREEAM assessments

Posted: May 23rd, 2026