Environment & Sustainability Manager

Anglian Water one Alliance; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable water management alliance in Peterborough seeks an Environment and Sustainability Manager. The ideal candidate will lead environmental compliance, promote sustainable practices, and manage a team of advisors. Responsibilities include supporting construction projects, managing audits, and developing training programs. A degree in an environmental-related field and significant experience in environmental management are required. Join us to make a positive impact on sustainability goals.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience with environmental and sustainability issues such as contaminated land and waste management.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support to construction projects on environmental issues.
• Manage environmental audits, inspections, and non-conformance reports.
• Develop and deliver environmental training across the business.

Skills

Environmental management experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Organizational and negotiation skills

Proficiency in document production

Education

Degree in an environmental-related subject

PIEMA Membership (IEMA Chartered status desirable)

Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training

Tools

Visio

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

GIS

Job description

Here within the Anglian Water @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our seven partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, working together to deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Environment and Sustainability Manager to lead and support our commitment to environmental excellence and sustainability within the @One Alliance.

As an Environment and Sustainability Manager you’ll oversee environmental compliance, promote sustainable practices across projects, and ensure that the company adheres to environmental legislation and best practices.

The Environment and Sustainability Manager will manage a team of Environment and Sustainability Advisors and collaborate across various teams to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on both our projects and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Project Support: Provide expertise and support to construction projects on environmental issues. Develop and implement sustainable working practices during construction. Collaborate across the @one Alliance to ensure compliance with the Alliance Management System (AMS) and ensure compliance with environmental information within the AMS.
• Alliance Management System: Keep track of evolving legislation and promote best practices within the Alliance. Manage environmental audits, inspections, and non-conformance reports (NCR).
• Inspection and Auditing: Develop and manage an environmental audit schedule and carry out ISO 14001 audits. And Provide feedback and guidance on audits and inspections.
• Communication: Lead regular Environment and Sustainability Team meetings. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including Anglian Water, to report on environmental performance.
• Environmental Training: Develop and deliver environmental training across the business and create educational tools and materials to address near misses and incidents.
• Performance Reporting: Collate, validate, and report on environmental data, including sustainability and waste data. Drive continuous improvement based on performance targets and audit outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
• Degree in an environmental-related subject, PIEMA Membership (IEMA Chartered status desirable).
• Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training.
• Experience with environmental and sustainability issues such as contaminated land, waste management, soil testing, carbon, ecology and incident investigation.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulations.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient in document production (Visio, Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GIS).
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop strategic solutions and resolve conflicts.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in promoting environmental sustainability and compliance in a dynamic environment. We offer a supportive, collaborative work culture, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Our vision

A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:

Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.

Our Values

To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:

Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring

The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Seven partners, endless opportunities.