Environment and Sustainability Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and turn Environment and Sustainability ambitions into measurable impact?

Are you ready to take a hands-on role where your ideas directly influence business decisions?

If the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Environment and Sustainability manager role I am currently recruiting for. The role is with a well-known civil engineering contractor to join their established yet growing team. The organisation is well recognised in their industry and predominantly provide both specialist construction and civil engineering services to a range of clients, including some of the UK's largest principal contractors.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and motivated Environment and Sustainability professional looking to further develop and grow their career with a leader in the industry.

Key responsibilities of the Environment and Sustainability Manager will include:

• Lead sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction, social value, and material movement strategies, across projects and head office.
• Provide expert advice and support to HSE advisors, project teams, and senior management, driving practical delivery and strategic impact.
• Develop standards, reporting, and metrics to monitor and improve ESG performance, embedding sustainability across the business.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and training, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The successful Environmental and Sustainability Manager requires:

• Demonstrable environmental and sustainability experience, ideally within the infrastructure, construction, rail, utilities, or related sector
• Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in an appropriate environmental discipline and ideally hold a professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM)
• Strong knowledge of carbon management, social value, and ESG metrics, with ability to translate technical topics clearly
• Passionate, adaptable, and able to grow the role, balancing day-to-day delivery with strategic thinking across projects and teams.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Jessica Rowe on (phone number removed) or , or apply here. Reference JR4106

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