Construction / EnvironmentCompany: HaysConsultant: Joshua BollardHays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquarePhone: 0116 253 8097Email: josh.bollard@hays.comYour new company A leading infrastructure and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to support the delivery of one of the UK's most significant transport and infrastructure programmes in the Midlands. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a nationally important project, helping to ensure environmental compliance, sustainability, and best practice are embedded throughout the construction lifecycle.Your new role As Environmental Manager, you will provide environmental leadership across major construction activities, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure environmental commitments are met and exceeded.You will be responsible for implementing environmental management systems, monitoring compliance against planning requirements and environmental consents, and driving continuous improvement across sustainability and environmental performance.Leading environmental management activities across complex construction projects.Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions, permits, and contractual obligations.Providing technical advice and guidance to project teams and supply chain partners.Managing environmental risk and identifying opportunities for improvement.Supporting environmental audits, inspections, and performance reporting.Liaising with clients, regulators, local authorities, and key stakeholders.Investigating environmental incidents and implementing corrective actions.Promoting sustainability, environmental innovation, and best practice throughout project delivery.Supporting biodiversity, resource efficiency, waste management, and pollution prevention initiatives.What you'll need to succeed Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geography, Sustainability, or a related discipline.Proven experience within major infrastructure, civil engineering, rail, highways, utilities, or construction projects.Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements.Experience implementing Environmental Management Systems, ideally ISO 14001.Ability to influence project teams and drive a positive environmental culture.What you'll get in return 65,000 - 80,000 (flexible depending on your experience)Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes.Competitive salary and car allowance.Generous pension contribution.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Private healthcare and additional wellbeing benefits.Ongoing professional development and training support.Clear pathway for career progression within a major infrastructure environment.Opportunity to make a tangible impact on sustainability and environmental performance at project scale.
Environmental Manager (Permanent) in Birmingham employer: Hays
Join a well-established ecological consultancy in Kent that prioritises work-life balance and professional development. With a collaborative team culture and a commitment to delivering high-quality ecological advice, this company offers meaningful career progression opportunities for ecologists. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the chance to work on diverse projects across the South East and beyond.
