Environmental Manager

Shirley Parsons; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading tier one contractor in Birmingham to appoint an Environmental Lead for a landmark infrastructure project. You will take full ownership of environmental delivery on site, shaping sustainable outcomes, influencing stakeholders, and leaving a lasting legacy.

You’ll drive the Environmental & Energy Plans, embed a proactive culture, and ensure industry-leading standards are met and exceeded across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of UK environmental legislation and its application on complex construction sites.
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 across large schemes.
• Commercially aware with ability to balance sustainability goals with programme constraints.
• Strong communication and training skills for diverse teams.
• Degree qualified, MIEMA preferred or working toward.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental strategy on site and drive delivery across a major project.
• Embed a culture of environmental excellence and right-first-time mindset.
• Collaborate with construction, design and commercial teams to integrate sustainability.
• Manage compliance with regulators, clients and external bodies.
• Produce reports, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental strategy

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting & audits

Education

Degree in environmental science/engineering

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 14001 / 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