Senior / Principal Environmental Manager

Location: North West England & Surrounding Regions

Be part of the Green Energy Revolution – Senior/Principal Environmental Manager Opportunity

Are you ready to lead groundbreaking work in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and contribute to the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future? RSK Group is searching for a Senior or Principal Environmental Manager with a construction-based background to spearhead a flagship CCS project in North Wales —a critical part of our national renewable energy transformation strategy. This is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at the forefront of sustainable innovation and help shape a cleaner, greener UK.

The Role: We’re looking for a driven professional with a construction or infrastructure background who is:

• Managing and building successful client and stakeholder relationships.
• Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across sectors.
• Eager to develop project management expertise, with support to upskill rapidly in this area.

Geographic Scope: You’ll be based in the North West, covering a project patch that includes Lancashire, Cheshire, Flintshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire, and West Yorkshire. While you won’t be working across all these regions at once, these are potential locations for future projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carbon Capture Leadership: Take the reins on a major CCS project in North Wales—driving technical delivery, compliance, and innovation in one of the UK’s most exciting low-carbon initiatives.
• Renewables Transformation: Contribute to a portfolio of renewable and sustainable energy projects across the UK.
• Client Management: Maintain and develop strong client relationships, ensuring RSK is the trusted partner of choice.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior staff, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure delivery excellence.
• Tender & Proposal Oversight: Lead strategic bids and tenders, working across business units to secure future opportunities.

What You Bring:

• Chartered (or working toward chartered) status with robust experience in environmental or infrastructure consultancy.
• Solid technical foundation in environmental policy, legislation, and SHEQ practices.
• Confidence in project and financial management with a track record of profitability and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.

Why Join RSK?

• Impact-Driven Work: Be part of nationally significant carbon and renewables projects shaping the UK’s energy future.
• Competitive Package: £40,000–£60,000 salary, strong pension, and a flexible benefits plan.
• Career Development: CPD, mentorship, and support toward chartership—all in a business committed to growth and sustainability.
• Flexible Working: A balanced mix of home, office, and site-based work to support your lifestyle.

This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to lead transformative projects and drive sustainable progress, apply today and help shape the future of UK energy with RSK.

The Company: RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.

Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Do you have what it takes?