Environmental Manager

NetZero; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking an Environment Manager for a 12–14 month fixed-term contract. This senior role focuses on leading environmental strategy across renewable energy developments, ensuring projects achieve consentability while supporting the UK's net-zero transition. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in environmental management and UK EIA processes. Flexible working options are available, promoting a people-first culture where quality and collaboration are valued.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Collaborative work culture

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Strong experience in environmental management within renewable energy development.
• Understanding of UK planning, consenting, and EIA processes.
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental strategy to maximize project consentability.
• Provide expert input into site design and EIA processes.
• Manage environmental statements and consultant teams.
• Identify and deliver biodiversity net gain strategies.

Skills

Environmental management

UK planning knowledge

Project influencing

Consultant management

Biodiversity strategies

Job description

Environment Manager – Renewable Energy Development

UK (Hybrid Working) - Remote options available

Fixed-Term Contract: 12–14 months | Start: February / March

An opportunity has arisen to join a thriving UK renewable energy company at a pivotal moment in its growth. This Environment Manager role is a 12–14 month fixed‑term contract, offering the chance to step into a well‑established portfolio of onshore wind and energy park projects with real delivery momentum.

This is a senior, hands‑on role at the heart of the development team, ideal for someone who enjoys influencing project outcomes, shaping environmental strategy, and working collaboratively across disciplines.

The Role

You will lead environmental and biodiversity input across a portfolio of renewable energy developments, supporting projects from early‑stage appraisal through planning and consent.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading environmental strategy to maximise project consentability
• Providing expert input into site design, planning and EIA processes
• Managing environmental statements, technical assessments and consultant teams
• Identifying and delivering biodiversity net gain, habitat and mitigation strategies
• Advising on environmental risk, policy compliance and best practice
• Engaging with statutory bodies, stakeholders and internal project teams

About You

You will bring :

• Strong experience in environmental management within renewable energy development
• Deep understanding of UK planning, consenting and EIA processes
• Confidence managing consultants and influencing multidisciplinary teams
• A pragmatic, delivery‑focused approach balanced with environmental best practice

This role would suit someone currently working in‑house or in consultancy, looking to take on a senior, influential position within a supportive and high‑performing development environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a high‑growth, well‑capitalised renewable developer with a strong project pipeline
• Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and meaningful decision‑making
• Work in a flexible, people‑first culture that values quality and collaboration
• Make a tangible impact on projects supporting the UK’s net zero transition

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to register your interest, please get in touch directly or apply via LinkedIn.

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