Environmental Manager

Principal People; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor seeks an Environmental Manager to oversee a pivotal highways project in Northern England. This role involves coordinating environmental consents and sustainability strategies while working in a hybrid model. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental management, ensuring compliance and driving a culture of sustainability.

Benefits

Car allowance or Company Car

Fuel Card

Medical benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management or related field.
• Experience managing environmental strategy in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of environmental consents and permits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental management on major highways project.
• Coordinate ecological and environmental studies via consultants.
• Manage discharge of environmental consents and permits.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Environmental consents management

Sustainability strategy

Carbon reporting

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

Sustainability or related field

Job description

Environmental Manager

£65,000 - £70,000 + Car or £5k Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Progression + Pension

Hybrid – Penrith (3 days on-site) / Remote (2 days)

Are you an experienced Environmental Manager with a background in infrastructure, construction, or highways, looking to take ownership of a major infrastructure project with national visibility, improving the quality of life of millions of Britons?

Would you like to join a project team delivering one of Northern England’s most significant transport improvement schemes, where you can drive environmental and sustainability strategy?

The business are an infrastructure contractor working alongside some of the biggest names in the energy, transport and civil engineering sectors – they work on schemes of varying size and scale, some valued up to £200m in value. Having made recent acquisitions, they are in a phase of rapid sustainable profit, order book and headcount growth – particularly within the environment team.

Working closely with the head of operations, you’ll lead consents management, coordinate specialist surveys and consultant activities, and ensure environmental excellence across project stages.

You'll work as the key environmental authority on site, liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, while helping to embed a strong sustainability culture throughout the project.

If you’re looking for a pivotal, high-visibility role offering both autonomy and support within a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

• Environmental Manager overseeing a major highways scheme (A66)
• Manage discharge of environmental consents, permits, WMS, and DMRB compliance
• Coordinate archaeological, ecological, and environmental studies (via external consultants)
• Act as the primary environmental point of contact with stakeholders and regulators
• Support the broader environmental strategy and carbon reporting
• Hybrid working: 3 days on site in Penrith project office, 2 days remote
• £65,000 - £70,000 + Car/Allowance + Fuel Card + Medical + Pension

The Person

• Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related field
• Experience managing environmental strategy in construction or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of environmental consents, permits, and stakeholder liaison
• Understanding of carbon reporting and baseline monitoring desirable
• Driving licence and willingness to travel to site (Penrith)