Environment & Sustainability Manager

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Tattershall Thorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and collaborative organisation is seeking an Environment and Sustainability Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainable practices within the Anglian Water @one Alliance. The role involves overseeing a team, ensuring best practices during construction, and promoting sustainability goals across multiple projects. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, management experience in the construction industry, and a commitment to environmental excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven environmental management experience within the construction industry.
• Lead ISO 14001 Auditor or Auditor training.
• Experience with environmental and sustainability issues such as contaminated land and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance and promote sustainable practices across projects.
• Manage a team of Environment and Sustainability Advisors.
• Lead regular Environment and Sustainability Team meetings and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

PIEMA Membership

Tools

Visio

Power BI

Excel

GIS

Job description

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Environment & Sustainability Manager

Apply locations Peterborough time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 15, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id R29611

Who are we?

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.

What will you be doing as our new Environment and Sustainability Manager?

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.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….

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.

About Us

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver a significant portion of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We design and construct water and water recycling (waste water) treatment centres that serve more than six million people in the East of England and maintain and improve the water mains and the sewerage network in the region.

With an eye firmly on carbon reduction and creating a more sustainable world - we are always looking for the very best people who are ready to bring fresh ideas to the table to help us all meet the AMP7 challenge.

We value diversity and inclusion. We see it as central to our success as an organisation. We truly believe we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers if our organisation reflects the communities we serve.