Make an impact on major infrastructure projects by leading environmental performance, compliance and sustainability across complex, high-hazard construction environments.
Our Client has a requirement for an Environmental Engineer, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Manchester.
Role Purpose:
- Lead the environmental function across a major infrastructure programme.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permit requirements and company standards.
- Provide expert advice on environmental risk management, pollution prevention and water management activities.
- Support project teams in implementing the SHE Management System and environmental controls.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to secure required environmental permits and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, sustainability and reporting.
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and project requirements.
- Lead environmental and water management activities, including surface water, groundwater protection, drainage systems, pollution prevention and trade effluent management.
- Support project teams in obtaining environmental permits and maintaining permit compliance.
- Implement and improve environmental management systems and project-specific controls.
- Identify, assess and manage environmental risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
- Deliver environmental training, coaching and support to project teams.
- Support the onboarding, assessment and performance management of supply chain partners.
- Develop and implement environmental assurance programmes, including inspections, monitoring and audits.
- Lead environmental incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are communicated effectively.
- Analyse environmental data and produce reports to support business improvement and project performance.
- Contribute to sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives across the project.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' environmental management experience within a highly regulated or high-hazard environment.
- Experience obtaining environmental permits and working with regulatory authorities.
- Strong knowledge of water management, including surface water, groundwater protection, drainage systems and pollution prevention.
- Background in environmental monitoring, reporting and data analysis.
- Experience managing environmental incidents, investigations and corrective actions.
- Degree or equivalent qualification (NVQ Level 6 or above) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence operational teams and drive environmental best practice.
Desirable
- Experience supporting sustainability, decarbonisation or environmental improvement programmes.
- Experience working with external auditors, certification bodies or environmental consultants.
- Environmental Degree (BSc/MSc).
- Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
- Commercial awareness or project management training.
- Specialist environmental qualifications or training in areas such as waste management, contaminated land, noise monitoring or environmental compliance.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working op
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