Job Description: As the Environmental Impacts Project Manager, you will lead the planning, delivery and commissioning of sustainability and environmental initiatives across the Leonardo Helicopters (LH) UK portfolio. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders and delivery partners, you will help ensure initiatives are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, while meeting agreed budgets, timelines and performance targets.
This is not a traditional end-to-end project management role. While you will take ownership of projects and initiatives, the role is equally about identifying opportunities, bringing people together, influencing positive change and turning sustainability ambitions into meaningful environmental improvements. You will be a passionate advocate for sustainability, using your knowledge, initiative and influence to make a tangible difference across the organisation. You will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination across environmental and sustainability initiatives, driving performance against key metrics, managing risks and dependencies, and supporting successful implementation. A key part of the role will be ensuring that Site Facilities environmental and sustainability activities remain fully compliant with UK legislation, LDO UK and LH UK policies, standards and procedures. You will identify opportunities for continuous improvement, challenge existing ways of working and work with stakeholders to develop practical solutions that reduce environmental impact and support the organisation's wider sustainability ambitions. Success in this role will require more than technical and project management capability. You will demonstrate a proactive, collaborative and purpose-driven approach, taking ownership, building strong relationships and role-modelling the behaviours needed to influence change. You will be comfortable working across organisational boundaries, engaging stakeholders at all levels and using your passion for sustainability to inspire action. For the awareness of internal applicants, this role is a JFF level 6. This position is predominantly site based in Yeovil, with occasional working from home.
Qualified professional and/or in-depth experience in a relevant environmental, sustainability or facilities discipline. Working knowledge of sustainability and environmental best practice, legislation, risk management, policies, procedures and market trends. Willingness to attain Practitioner Membership Standard of the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals by the end of Year 2 in role, and attain Full membership by the end of year 5 Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, customers, suppliers and regulatory authorities. Clear understanding of business and functional strategy and how the role contributes to business objectives. Understanding of real estate, infrastructure and Facilities Management processes, including CDM. Experience and knowledge of LHUK manufacturing processes. Financial competence, including budgetary control. Self-motivated, purpose-driven and proactive, with the ability to deliver positive environmental and business change. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
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Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company's passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!
