Environmental Manager

Shirley Parsons Ltd

We’re excited to be partnered with a major UK contractor known for delivering complex, high‑profile projects across Civils, Infrastructure, Industrial and Multiroom sectors. They’re now looking for an Environmental Manager who wants to make a genuine impact, shaping environmental performance, influencing project outcomes from day one, and driving best practice across multiple sectors.

This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, collaboration, and the chance to elevate environmental standards across major frameworks. You’ll be joining a passionate, forward‑thinking team where your expertise will directly influence how projects are planned, delivered, and continuously improved.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Driving Environmental Excellence — Provide specialist environmental support across Civils frameworks and wider sectors, ensuring projects embed sustainability and best practice from the outset.

Shaping Projects from Day One — Lead pre‑construction environmental planning, risk reviews, and mitigation strategies to set projects up for success.

Owning Key Environmental Documentation — Develop high‑quality regulatory permissions, risk assessments, CEMPs and supplementary plans such as Water and Nuisance Management Plans.

Championing Compliance on Site — Support operational teams with audits, monitoring (dust, noise, water, vibration), method statement reviews, and implementation of permits and consents.

Leading Incident Learning & Improvement — Investigate environmental incidents, liaise with regulators, and share lessons learned to strengthen performance across the business.

Who They’re Looking For:

A Confident Environmental Specialist — Someone experienced in construction or civils who can provide expert guidance across multiple project types and sectors.

A Strong Communicator & Influencer — Able to engage with site teams, clients, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders to drive environmental performance.

A Proactive Problem‑Solver — Comfortable reviewing risks, challenging substandard performance, and identifying opportunities for cost‑saving environmental improvements.

A Continuous Improver — Passionate about CPD, delivering training (e.g., SEATS), sharing innovation, and supporting strategic sustainability and environmental objectives.

A Hands‑On Team Player — Ready to travel to sites, support operational teams, and raise environmental observations to help drive cultural and operational improvement.

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