Environment Manager

Summary: The Environment Manager will oversee environmental compliance and best practices for a significant linear construction scheme, requiring expertise in managing environmental performance on large-scale infrastructure projects. This role involves collaboration with civil subcontractors, design teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to environmental legislation and commitments. The manager will also lead a team of environmental advisors to coordinate onsite activities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all site activities comply with environmental legislation, consents, permits, and company policies.
• Coordinate audits and environmental monitoring (e.g. noise, dust, water, biodiversity) with the Environmental Advisor.
• Produce, review, and update Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), Site Operation Plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Provide environmental input to design, planning, and construction methodologies.
• Prepare and submit technical reports and consent applications as required.
• Support and manage environmental consents, Environment Agency/SEPA, EPR permits, and local authority requirements.
• Liaise with regulators and other statutory bodies to maintain clear communication and secure necessary approvals.
• Track and manage consent compliance across project phases.
• Provide environmental guidance to civil subcontractors to ensure delivery of environmental requirements.
• Review and approve subcontractor documentation and ensure integration with project EMS.
• Support toolbox talks and site inductions with environmental content.
• Promote and integrate sustainability initiatives on site in line with client and company objectives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continual improvement in environmental performance.
• Monitor carbon, waste, and resource efficiency performance.
• Manage on-site ESC team (Environmental Advisors, Ecologists).
• Report into the ESC Lead for weekly activities and programme updates.
• Report into the ESC Manager for client meetings and escalation of issues.

Key Skills:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Practitioner (PIEMA) or Full Member (MIEMA) status with IEMA (or equivalent professional body).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an environmental role, preferably in large-scale linear infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proven ability to develop and implement CEMPs and manage statutory consents.
• Sound knowledge of UK environmental legislation (Scotland and England), EIA, and permitting (e.g. EPR, SEPA, highways).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging with regulators, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence (occasional travel required to Dunbar and Hawthorn Pit).
• Experience with digital tools for EMS and monitoring (desirable).
• Previous involvement in linear cabling projects or large infrastructure (desirable).
• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain) (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Greater Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other