Environmental Manager in Walkden, gb

The Environmental Manager is responsible for developing and supporting the implementation of environmental plans to support the environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and driving continuous improvement in environmental performance. This role plays a critical part in shaping the organisation’s long-term environmental leadership within the utilities sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental strategies, policies and action plans that support corporate objectives and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with UK, EU and international environmental legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging legislative changes, industry trends and environmental risks.
• Develop, implement and continually improve Environmental Management Systems to maintain ISO14001 certification.
• Coordinate initiatives for streetworks, pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, biodiversity and renewable energy.
• Audit, analyse and report environmental performance to senior management, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders (where required).
• Lead the preparation and publication of environmental reports, assuming overall responsibility for content and quality.
• Support the business with the creation of environmental permits.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments, risk reviews and cost analyses to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and financial exposure.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, local authorities, public bodies and environmental agencies.
• Manage relationships with senior leaders and internal colleagues, ensuring transparency and alignment on environmental priorities.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainability across all organisational levels, fostering a culture of responsibility.
• Participate in environmental education programmes, industry forums and research initiatives to strengthen organisational capabilities and reputation.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant environmental or sustainability degree or equivalent professional qualification (or evidence of working towards).
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as IEMA or CIWEM (or evidence of working towards).
• Five years of experience in a senior environmental role with demonstrable ability to advise on legislative change and implement systems to meet such changes.
• Strong knowledge of UK, EU and international environmental regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience in environmental management within a large, complex organisation.
• Expertise in developing and implementing environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 and integrated systems.
• Competence in environmental risk assessment, impact assessments (EIA) and ecological constraints.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, auditing and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and other tools.
• Understanding of data and the ability to act upon non‑compliant issues.
• Ability to liaise with client and customer stakeholders both internal and external.
• Strong written and verbal communication and people skills.
• Full driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in utilities, waste management, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
• Understanding of Streetworks UK requirements and waste‑management regulations.
• Knowledge of carbon management, net‑zero and sustainability.
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities, local authorities, public bodies and environmental agencies.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and do not discriminate based on race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are Armed Forces‑friendly and welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed‑forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.