Overview
In this role you will lead environmental management on major infrastructure construction projects, acting as on-site environmental lead to ensure compliance with permits, licences, and project commitments. You will translate environmental obligations into practical site controls, working with construction teams, contractors, and regulators to minimize risk. You’ll drive a culture of environmental excellence, deliver monitoring and reporting, and support continuous improvement across projects. This position offers hands-on leadership in a dynamic environment and opportunities to shape sustainable practices for high-profile energy and infrastructure schemes.
Responsibilities
- Lead Construction Environmental Manager services on major infrastructure projects during construction
- Serve as primary on-site environmental representative supporting construction teams, contractors, and project management
- Ensure activities comply with consent conditions, permits, licences, and management plans
- Support and manage CEMPs and topic-specific environmental plans
- Monitor compliance with environmental commitments and legal obligations throughout construction
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and monitoring to identify risks and drive improvement
- Lead investigations into incidents, non-conformances, and near-misses with corrective actions
- Maintain compliance records and documentation demonstrating adherence to requirements
- Manage environmental risks related to protected species, water quality, waste, pollution prevention, noise, air quality, biodiversity
- Deliver environmental inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions for project workforce
- Coordinate environmental monitoring and mitigation/enhancement measures
- Liaise with clients, regulators, environmental specialists, and contractors on performance and compliance
- Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and updates for leadership and regulators
- Support regulator inspections, client audits, and independent reviews
- Mentor junior environmental professionals on project teams
- Contribute to business development and proposals for ERM’s construction environmental services
Key requirements
- Experience in construction environmental management within the UK infrastructure sector
- Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience leading environmental management during construction of major infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation and management systems
- Experience implementing and monitoring CEMPs and related controls
- Knowledge of EIA commitments and practical mitigation/monitoring
- Experience in environmental audits, inspections, and incident investigations
- Understanding of pollution prevention, ecology, biodiversity, water quality, waste, noise, air quality, and protected species management
- Collaboration with contractors, engineers, project managers, and environmental specialists
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites
- Stakeholder management
- On-site collaboration
- Proactive problem-solving
- Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
- Environmental compliance monitoring
- Regulatory liaison with agencies like EA, NES
Managing Consultant - Environmental Construction Manager (Mid-Senior Level) in Aberdeen employer: ERM Group
ERM is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises inclusivity and employee growth. With a focus on the renewables sector, employees benefit from strategic leadership opportunities, innovative projects, and a commitment to professional development in vibrant locations such as London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Cardiff. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and empowers you to thrive.
