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Environmental Manager

  • Recruiter: Shirley Parsons Ltd
  • Job posted: 03/02/26
  • Reference: 3066271431
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Annual
  • Job location: Leiston, Suffolk
  • A leading construction contractor is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to play a key role on a flagship UK infrastructure programme. This is a high-impact position with genuine influence over project delivery, environmental performance, and long-term sustainability strategy.

    What you ll be responsible for:

    • Shaping environmental and sustainability performance across major construction projects, embedding best practice from design through delivery.
    • Driving carbon, materials, and environmental management strategies that influence real-world project outcomes.
    • Partnering with site teams, engineers, and leadership to turn sustainability commitments into practical, deliverable actions.
    • Engaging with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure compliance while enhancing project reputation and performance.
    • Using data, audits, and reporting to identify risks, drive improvement, and showcase environmental and sustainability impact.

    What we re ideally looking for:

    • A construction-experienced environmental or sustainability professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced project environments.
    • Someone confident influencing site teams and senior stakeholders, translating technical requirements into actionable solutions.
    • A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation, carbon management, and sustainability frameworks (e.g., PAS 2080, ISO 14001, BREEAM).
    • Experience embedding environmental and sustainability processes across live construction projects, not just at policy level.
    • A proactive, collaborative mindset with the drive to shape how major infrastructure projects are delivered more sustainably.



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