Principal Environmental Manager

Shape the Future of Environmental Delivery in Lincolnshire – Senior/Principal Environmental Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee environmental compliance and performance on active construction sites.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of small, medium and NSIP/DCO scale projects.
• Work closely with construction teams to resolve issues, implement mitigation measures and ensure best practice.
• Support, mentor and guide junior staff, helping develop their skills and confidence.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and landowners.
• Lead site audits, inspections, environmental monitoring and technical reporting.
• Provide practical day‑to‑day environmental support in fast‑moving site environments while building a regional team with opportunities across varied project scales.
• Enable CPD, mentorship and pathways to chartership in a supportive, growth‑focused environment.
• Deliver a strong salary, pension and flexible benefits plan.
• Play a key role in raising environmental standards across construction projects in the Lincolnshire region.

What We’re Looking For

• Comfortable spending the majority of time on‑site, supporting active construction environments.
• Experienced in delivering environmental management across varied project scales and sectors.
• Skilled in collaborating with contractors, clients, local authorities and wider project stakeholders.
• Confident in providing technical leadership while mentoring and guiding junior staff.
• Ready to take on responsibility for day‑to‑day environmental delivery across multiple project types.
• Proven experience in environmental management within construction or infrastructure settings.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, site procedures and SHEQ standards.
• Ability to work independently on‑site while coordinating with wider project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• (Chartership welcomed but not essential; support available if working toward it.)

Geographic Scope

Based in Lincolnshire, you will support projects throughout the region with the potential to work further afield depending on business needs. Flexibility to operate across different sites and environments is essential.

About RSK

RSK Group is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people‑first culture, promoting innovation and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, gender, sexuality, age, marital status, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.