Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Location Suffolk
Sector: Sustainability and Environment , Environment and Sustainability , Construction and Civil Engineering
Job type: Sustainability
Salary: Up to £400 per day
Job ref: TH3818_1750353749
Published: 1 day ago
Startdate: ASAP

Environment & Sustainability Manager - Major Infrastructure Project

Site-Based, Suffolk
Contract: Long-Term
Rate: £400 per day

Are you an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager looking to make an impact on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure projects?

We're working with a well-established Tier One contractor to recruit an experienced professional to lead environmental and sustainability performance across a complex and fast-paced site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role in shaping best practice across a nationally significant project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee environmental performance across key work packages, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 and wider legislation
  • Lead site teams on material management plans, permits, and sustainability objectives
  • Manage internal audits and reporting to both client and regulators
  • Liaise with stakeholders including local authorities and statutory bodies
  • Provide technical advice and support around waste, water, air quality, and carbon
  • Deliver training and workshops to improve awareness and performance
  • Support the rollout of business-wide sustainability strategy on-site

What We're Looking For:

  • Strong experience managing environmental performance on large-scale civils/infrastructure projects
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA)
  • Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and ISO 14001/50001 systems
  • Experience liaising with regulatory bodies and leading incident investigations
  • Excellent communication, leadership and collaboration skills
  • Full UK driving licence and ability to be based commutable to the project

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Environment and Sustainability team and further develop your career. A UK driver's licence is essential. Contact Tom Hewat on or 01923 432 637.

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