Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Lead

isepglobal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Environment & Sustainability Manager for a high-impact contract role in London. You will oversee environmental compliance for major works, ensuring all activities meet stringent regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing environmental aspects of large-scale UK construction projects and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive sustainability initiatives in the infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing E&S on large-scale, regulated UK construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of EA permits, discharge consents, and waste exemptions.
• Education in environmental discipline or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of all environmental consenting requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for the Environment Agency.
• Oversee implementation of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
• Manage tracking and reporting of Project environmental KPIs.
• Lead investigations into environmental incidents.
• Provide guidance to site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Environmental compliance

Regulatory liaison

Sustainability reporting

Incident management

Education

Degree in environmental discipline or equivalent

Chartered Environmentalist status or working towards it

Tools

ISO 14001

SmartWaste

Job description

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Environment & Sustainability Manager for a high-impact contract role in London. You will oversee environmental compliance for major works, ensuring all activities meet stringent regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing environmental aspects of large-scale UK construction projects and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive sustainability initiatives in the infrastructure sector.