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Environment Manager - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Regional Role - South
Salary: ~ 70,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance & Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Environmental Manager seeking an exciting new role with major projects in the construction sector? Passionate about driving environmental sustainability and innovation on-site?
A leading Principal Contractor is recruiting for an Environment Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). The role is site-based, leading a regional team across the South from Cambridge to Brighton, including key London projects, and working closely with clients to ensure high environmental standards.
Responsibilities for the Environment Manager will include:
- Leading and mentoring a team of Environmental Advisors across multiple high-profile projects in sectors such as energy, defence, rail, and healthcare
- Working with clients and delivery teams to embed sustainability best practices and ensure compliance with ISO14001 and ISO50001 standards
- Conducting regular site visits and audits to identify risks, drive innovation, and enhance environmental performance from pre-construction through to completion
- Supporting incident investigations and delivering workshops to upskill teams
- Reporting on trends, performance, and risks while ensuring stakeholder engagement and regulatory approvals are effectively managed
The successful Environment Manager will have:
- Strong experience managing environmental performance on large-scale construction projects
- Technical expertise in ISO14001/50001, sustainability assessments (BREEAM, LEED), and relevant environmental legislation
- A degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability or related discipline, with IEMA or similar professional membership preferred
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coach teams and manage changing project needs
This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Environment and Sustainability team and further develop your career. A UK driver's licence is essential. Contact Tom Hewat on or (phone number removed).
Irwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the environment, health and safety industry from Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Environment, Health and Safety Advisor positions.
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