Environmental Manager

Shirley Parsons; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an Environmental Lead for a landmark infrastructure project in Birmingham. You will own the Environmental & Energy Plans on site, drive delivery, and embed a proactive culture of excellence.

You will influence across the project lifecycle with design, construction and commercial teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous environmental improvements on this high-profile scheme.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent); MIEMA or working toward is ideal.
• Demonstrated ability to lead environmental strategy on major construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Leading environmental strategy on site and ownership of Environmental & Energy Plans.
• Embedding a culture of excellence and promoting a right first time mindset.
• Influencing across project lifecycle with design, construction, and commercial teams.
• Managing compliance and relationships with regulators, clients, and external bodies.
• Driving performance through audits, reports, and continuous improvements.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree-qualified (or equivalent)

MIEMA (or working toward)

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

BREEAM

Job description

We’re excited to continue our partnership with a leading tier one contractor on a landmark infrastructure project in Birmingham. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of environmental delivery on a high-profile, complex scheme, shaping sustainable outcomes, influencing key stakeholders, and leaving a lasting legacy.

You’ll be the driving force behind environmental excellence on site, championing best practice, embedding a proactive culture, and ensuring industry-leading standards are not only met, but exceeded.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading environmental strategy on site – Taking ownership of the Environmental & Energy Plans and driving delivery across a major project
• Embedding a culture of excellence – Inspiring teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to adopt a “right first time” mindset
• Influencing across the project lifecycle – Working closely with construction, design, and commercial teams to integrate environmental best practice at every stage
• Managing compliance & relationships – Acting as the key interface with regulators, clients, and external bodies while ensuring full legal and ISO compliance
• Driving performance & improvement – Producing insightful reports, leading audits and lessons learned, and continuously enhancing environmental outcomes

Who they’re looking for:

• Environmental expertise that makes an impact – Excellent, practical knowledge of UK environmental legislation and its application on complex construction sites
• Proven leadership in major projects – Experience implementing ISO 1401 / ISO 50001 systems and driving site-wide environmental performance
• Commercially aware & solutions-focused – Able to balance sustainability goals with programme and budget realities
• Confident communicator & influencer – Skilled at engaging diverse teams, delivering training, and presenting complex information clearly
• Qualified and credible professional – Degree-qualified (or equivalent), ideally MIEMA (or working toward), with experience in carbon and BREEAM assessments