Environmental Manager

Job Title: Environmental Manager / Environmental Lead
Location: Ipswich
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager / Environmental Lead to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in Ipswich. This is a senior site-based role responsible for leading environmental compliance, driving sustainability initiatives, and ensuring works are delivered in line with statutory, contractual and client requirements.

You will act as the environmental lead across the project, working closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and client representatives to maintain high environmental standards throughout the lifecycle of the scheme.

• Lead environmental management across a large-scale infrastructure project from pre-construction through to completion

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, planning conditions and contractual obligations

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

• Liaise with the Environment Agency, local authorities and other key stakeholders

• Oversee environmental risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)

• Manage issues relating to ecology, water management, noise, dust, waste and pollution prevention

• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required

• Carry out environmental audits and site inspections

• Provide training and toolbox talks to site teams

• Monitor and report on KPIs, sustainability targets and carbon reduction initiatives

• Support delivery of biodiversity net gain and wider environmental enhancement measures

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or related discipline

• Chartered status or working towards (IEMA or similar) preferred

• Strong experience in a senior environmental role on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects

• In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation and best practice

• Experience dealing with regulators and external stakeholders

• Confident leading audits, inspections and investigations

• Strong reporting and communication skills

• CSCS card (relevant level)

• Experience working on highways, rail, utilities or large infrastructure schemes

• Knowledge of ISO 14001 management systems

• Experience delivering sustainability and carbon reduction strategies

• Competitive salary and package

• Long-term project security

• Opportunity to lead environmental delivery on a flagship infrastructure scheme

• Career progression within a growing organisation