Managing Consultant - Environmental Construction Manager

• Add to shortlist

• Lead Construction Environmental Manager services on major infrastructure and energy projects during construction
• Act as the primary environmental representative on-site
• Advise and support construction teams, contractors, and project management personnel
• Ensure construction complies with consent conditions, permits, licences, approved management plans, and project commitments
• Implement and manage Construction Environmental Management Plans and topic-specific environmental management plans
• Monitor environmental commitments, mitigation measures, and legal obligations
• Conduct site inspections, compliance audits, and environmental monitoring
• Investigate environmental incidents, non-conformances, complaints, and near misses
• Maintain environmental compliance records and documentation
• Manage risks involving protected species, water quality, waste, pollution, noise, air quality, and biodiversity
• Deliver environmental inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions
• Coordinate monitoring programmes and mitigation and enhancement measures
• Liaise with clients, contractors, specialists, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Prepare compliance reports, performance dashboards, audit findings, and management updates
• Support regulator inspections, client audits, and independent compliance reviews
• Mentor junior environmental professionals
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation

Requirements

• Experience in construction environmental management, environmental compliance, environmental advisory, or project environmental delivery within the UK infrastructure sector
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting or leading environmental management during construction of major infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulatory compliance, and environmental management systems
• Experience implementing and monitoring Construction Environmental Management Plans and environmental controls
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment commitments and practical mitigation and monitoring implementation
• Experience with environmental audits, inspections, compliance assessments, and incident investigations
• Understanding of pollution prevention, ecology, biodiversity, water quality, waste, noise, air quality, and protected species management
• Experience collaborating with contractors, construction managers, engineers, project managers, and environmental specialists
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work on project sites
• Experience in transmission and distribution, renewable energy, hydrogen, or other major infrastructure projects preferred
• Professional membership of IEMA, CIWEM, CIEEM, CEnv, or equivalent desirable
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification desirable
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 desirable
• Experience with regulatory inspections and relevant UK authorities desirable
• Line management, mentoring, or supervisory experience desirable
• Experience in principal contractor or EPC contractor environments desirable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Construction Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and regulations while effectively managing environmental risks and stakeholder relationships. Proficient in implementing and monitoring Environmental Management Plans and conducting audits and inspections to uphold environmental standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Environmental Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Stakeholder Management
• ISO 1401 Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Environmental Management Plans
• Environmental Audits
• Incident Investigations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Pollution Prevention
• Biodiversity Management
• Water Quality Management
• Noise Management
• Air Quality Management
• Waste Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Organisational Skills
• Mentoring Experience
• Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• IEMA Membership
• CIWEM Membership
• CIEEM Membership
• CEnv Qualification
• Internal Auditor Qualification
• Lead Auditor Qualification

Industry Keywords

• UK Infrastructure Sector
• Major Infrastructure Projects
• Transmission and Distribution
• Renewable Energy
• Hydrogen Projects
• Environmental Monitoring
• Compliance Assessments
• Construction Compliance
• Environmental Management Systems
• Project Environmental Delivery