Environmental Manager

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Environmental Manager on Permanent, located Staffordshire/Hybrid.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental management across major UK infrastructure projects.

You will provide expert environmental advice to project teams, ensuring compliance with legislation, permits and environmental commitments. You will lead the Environmental Management team, manage environmental risks and help drive high standards of environmental performance across the project.

This is a UK-wide role, with projects located across the country, so regular travel and working away from home may be required.

Responsibilities

* Lead, manage and develop the Environmental Management team, including Environmental Advisors and Environmental Technicians.

* Implement and maintain the project’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).

* Ensure project teams understand and follow environmental requirements, management plans and procedures.

* Maintain environmental registers, including impacts, aspects and legal requirements.

* Manage and update the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) as the project develops.

* Plan and oversee environmental inspections, audits and monitoring programmes.

* Investigate environmental issues and ensure corrective actions are completed.

* Manage environmental permits, consents and approvals, working closely with clients, designers and regulators.

* Provide environmental input into design, construction, RAMS and HAZID processes to reduce environmental risks.

* Lead the response to significant environmental incidents and support investigations where required.

* Develop and deliver environmental training, communications and awareness programmes.

* Liaise with clients, subcontractors and regulators, including the Environment Agency, SEPA and Local Planning Authorities.

* Prepare and oversee environmental performance reports.

* Support sustainability initiatives and environmental performance improvements across projects.

* Promote best practice and continuous improvement in environmental management.

* Provide environmental support, audits and incident investigation assistance to other projects when required.

* Deputise for the Head of Environment & Sustainability when required.

Requirements

* A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

* Proven experience in environmental management, preferably with a main contractor.

* Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.

* Experience working within the Power, Transmission and Distribution sector.

* Experience leading and developing environmental teams.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed