Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager
North West
Civil Engineering
The Environmental Manager will be the technical authority for environmental compliance and decarbonisation, ensuring the robust maintenance of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and PAS 2080 certifications. Reporting to the Senior HSQE Manager/MD, you will provide strategic and operational support to project teams to prevent pollution, minimize waste, and drive carbon reduction throughout the value chain. You will play a critical role in aligning our operations with client sustainability targets and national Net Zero ambitions, ensuring the Company remains a leader in environmental best practice within the UK civil engineering sector.
Lead the development and delivery of the Company’s environmental and sustainability strategy across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, including highways, deep drainage, airport maintenance, and green energy infrastructure (EV, Battery Storage, Carbon/Hydrogen capture).
Environmental Manager Responsibilities:
* Lead the continuous improvement of an environmental culture across all project types, from minor local authority works to complex carbon capture and energy schemes.
* Act as the lead for ISO 14001 ensuring all environmental policies and procedures are in place and implemented within the company
* Act as the lead for PAS 2080 (Carbon Management in Infrastructure), ensuring carbon is considered and reduced during design, procurement, and construction phases.
* Oversee the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, identifying energy-saving opportunities across the fleet, plant, and fixed assets.
* Determine environmental strategies that support the corporate mission, specifically addressing the unique risks of deep drainage (silt/water management) and airport maintenance (spill response/specialist consents).
* Provide technical guidance on the environmental aspects of emerging technologies, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure, and Hydrogen capture.
* Lead environmental incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis is robust and "lessons learnt" are shared across the varied business streams.
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding environmental performance and carbon reporting.
* Demonstrate to external stakeholders that we exceed compliance through proactive management of biodiversity net gain, carbon accounting, and resource efficiency.
Environmental Manager Requirements:
* Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)
* Civil engineering experience
* Experience working for a medium to large sized civil engineering contractor
* Experience as an environmental manager
* Excellent communication and people and team management skills