Environmental Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in battery manufacturing is seeking an Environmental Manager to spearhead compliance and sustainability initiatives at its facility in Northeast England. This pivotal role involves engaging with regulators, managing environmental permitting, and ensuring adherence to standards. The successful candidate will have a strong background in environmental management within the COMAH industry, drive strategic improvements, and foster relationships to ensure operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Leadership role in sustainability

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in environmental management within a COMAH setting.
• Expertise in compliance audits and environmental strategies.
• Ability to influence and lead stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental strategy and compliance activities.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders for compliance.
• Develop and refine environmental policies based on ISO standards.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder engagement

ISO 14001 knowledge

Risk assessment

Compliance audits

Carbon trading

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS applications

Environmental modelling software

Job description

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Environmental Manager
Location: Northeast England
Department: SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
Reports to: Senior SHEQ Manager
About the Role
We’re looking for an Environmental Manager with strong experience in the COMAH industry to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. This role is crucial in managing environmental permitting, regulatory engagement, and operational compliance, ensuring the highest standards are met across a large-scale battery manufacturing facility.
You will engage directly with environmental agencies, regulators, and key stakeholders, driving strategic improvements and ensuring alignment with both national and international standards.
Key Responsibilities
As an Environmental Manager, you will:

• Lead Environmental Strategy & Compliance: Oversee environmental permitting, EPR, PPC applications, and upper-tier COMAH compliance requirements.
• Engage with Regulators & Stakeholders: Liaise with environmental agencies, government bodies, and key industry stakeholders, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships.
• Develop & Refine Environmental Policies: Implement ISO 14001 and IATF environmental management systems, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Manage Environmental Reporting: Oversee ESOS compliance, carbon trading, and ensure adherence to sustainability frameworks.
• Incident Management & Investigations: Ensure environmental accidents and incidents are documented, investigated, and improvement measures are implemented.
• Occupational Hygiene & Waste Management: Support workplace environmental health initiatives while overseeing pollution control and recycling strategies.
• Audit & Risk Assessment: Conduct compliance audits, environmental risk assessments, and ensure adherence to British & European environmental legislation.
• Training & Awareness Programs: Develop and implement an Environmental Training Strategy to support compliance and business-wide engagement.
• Strategic Leadership & Advisory: Provide expert advice on Major Accident Hazard scenarios and ensure best practices in environmental risk mitigation.

Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A BSc and/or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar field.
• Extensive experience in an environmental management role within a COMAH industry setting.
• Proven ability to engage with environmental agencies and key regulatory bodies.
• Expertise in environmental permitting, risk assessment, and compliance audits.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, British & European legislation, and sustainability frameworks.
• Experience with ESOS, carbon trading, and ISO environmental system management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and lead environmental strategy.
• Proficiency in MS applications, MS Project, and environmental modelling software.

Why Join Us?
We are driving sustainability and environmental excellence at the cutting edge of battery manufacturing and green technology. As Environmental Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our environmental policies, ensuring compliance, and driving impactful change.

• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Leadership role within a world-class environmental and sustainability-driven organisation.
• Opportunity to work on a groundbreaking Gigafactory project.
• Career development & growth in an industry shaping the future of clean energy.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment, dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
  

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