At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive environmental compliance and manage a team across multiple construction projects.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing construction and infrastructure group with a GBP400m multi-company backing.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of GBP70,000 – GBP75,000, car allowance, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Position based in Yorkshire/Leeds with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Lead environmental initiatives in a key role with significant visibility across the business.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in environmental management within construction and knowledge of ISO 14001.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're supporting a rapidly growing construction and infrastructure group, part of a GBP400m multi‑company organisation, in the appointment of a Senior Sustainability & Environmental Manager. With a strong pipeline of major projects valued between GBP6m and GBP100m across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business in a key leadership role, driving environmental performance and supporting continued growth.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving environmental compliance, performance and best practice across multiple live construction projects, while managing and developing a small team of environmental professionals. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic and operational environmental leadership across the business
- Managing and mentoring a team of Environmental Managers
- Overseeing environmental compliance, audits, inspections and risk management across live projects
- Supporting pre‑construction activities, tenders and bid submissions
- Driving continuous improvement of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001
- Leading environmental initiatives across waste, materials management and resource efficiency
- Supporting contaminated land management activities, including Materials Management Plans (MMPs) and CL:AIRE DoWCoP compliance
- Working closely with project teams to embed environmental best practice throughout project delivery
This role offers a blend of strategic oversight and regular site engagement, with significant visibility across the wider business.
About You
- Strong environmental management experience within the construction sector
- Previous experience leading teams or managing environmental functions across multiple projects
- Excellent understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Strong knowledge of:
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
- Waste management, permits and compliance
- Materials Management Plans (MMPs)
- CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Code of Practice (DoWCoP)
- Able to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive environmental improvements
- Comfortable operating across multiple sites and project teams
- Proactive, pragmatic and solutions–focused approach
What's on Offer
- GBP70,000 – GBP75,000 basic salary
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Discretionary bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced pension
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional birthday leave
- Christmas shutdown
- Wellbeing initiatives
Senior Environmental Manager in Leeds employer: isepglobal
This construction and infrastructure group is part of a GBP400m organisation, offering excellent benefits like enhanced pension and wellbeing initiatives. Located in Yorkshire, they focus on major projects valued between GBP6m and GBP100m, providing a dynamic work environment.
