Environmental Manager

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Contributory pension

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to join a major nationally significant infrastructure project in Birmingham. You will lead environmental management across the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards while driving sustainability initiatives.

As part of the SHE team, you will advise on environmental risks, engage with stakeholders and contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement within a large-scale

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Environmental, Sustainability or related discipline.
• IEMA membership or working towards membership.
• Strong understanding of environmental management principles.
• Experience on major infrastructure, construction or engineering projects.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance in complex project environments.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and best practice.
• Experience in large-scale project delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence diverse teams with environmental guidance.
• Experience on nationally significant infrastructure or major capital projects.
• Chartered status or progress towards accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental management activities across the project.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and standards.
• Monitor, review and report environmental performance and compliance.
• Support teams in identifying and managing environmental risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans and controls.
• Conduct audits, inspections and assessments and address findings.
• Provide environmental guidance to stakeholders and contractors.
• Collaborate to promote best practice and achieve objectives.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Support milestones while maintaining environmental standards.

Skills

Environmental Management

Sustainability

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Infrastructure Projects

IEMA Member

Education

Degree in Environmental/Sustainability

Job description

Birmingham

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to join a major nationally significant infrastructure project. Based in Birmingham, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the delivery phase of a large-scale engineering and construction programme, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability objectives are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Working as an integral member of the SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) team, you will provide environmental leadership across project activities, supporting operational teams and stakeholders to maintain the highest environmental standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This position offers excellent professional development opportunities within a large-scale framework environment and the chance to contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee environmental management activities across the project.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation, permits, approvals, and company standards.
• Monitor, review and report on environmental performance and compliance.
• Support project teams in identifying and managing environmental risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and assessments, ensuring findings are addressed effectively.
• Provide environmental advice and guidance to project stakeholders, contractors, and delivery teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote best practice and achieve environmental objectives.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
• Support the successful delivery of project milestones while maintaining environmental compliance standards.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an Environmental, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Professional membership of IEMA or working towards membership.
• Strong understanding of environmental management principles and practices.
• Experience in environmental management within major infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance within complex project environments.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Experience working within project delivery environments and supporting large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, engage and provide clear environmental guidance to diverse teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience working on nationally significant infrastructure or major capital projects.
• Experience within large-scale framework or programme-based delivery environments.
• Chartered status or progress towards a relevant professional accreditation.

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.