Senior Sustainability and Environmental Manager
Yorkshire / Leeds
GBP 70,000 : GBP 75,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Were supporting a rapidly growing construction and infrastructure group, part of a GBP 400m+ multi:company organisation, in the appointment of a Senior Sustainability and Environmental Manager. With a strong pipeline of major projects valued between GBP 6m and GBP 100m+ across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business in a key leadership role, driving environmental performance and supporting continued growth.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving environmental compliance, performance and best practice across multiple live construction projects, while managing and developing a small team of environmental professionals.
- Providing strategic and operational environmental leadership across the business
- Managing and mentoring a team of Environmental Managers
- Overseeing environmental compliance, audits, inspections and risk management across live projects
- Supporting pre:construction activities, tenders and bid submissions
- Driving continuous improvement of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001
- Leading environmental initiatives across waste, materials management and resource efficiency
- Supporting contaminated land management activities, including Materials Management Plans (MMPs) and CL:AIRE DoWCoP compliance
- Working closely with project teams to embed environmental best practice throughout project delivery
This role offers a blend of strategic oversight and regular site engagement, with significant visibility across the wider business.
About You
- Strong environmental management experience within the construction sector
- Previous experience leading teams or managing environmental functions across multiple projects
- Excellent understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Strong knowledge of:
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
- Waste management, permits and compliance
- Materials Management Plans (MMPs)
- CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Code of Practice (DoWCoP)
- Able to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive environmental improvements
- Comfortable operating across multiple sites and project teams
- Proactive, pragmatic and solutions:focused approach
Whats on Offer
- GBP 70,000 : GBP 75,000 basic salary
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Discretionary bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced pension
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced family:friendly policies
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional birthday leave
- Christmas shutdown
- Wellbeing initiatives
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