Environmental Manager

NetZero; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working culture

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Opportunity to influence decision-making

Job summary

A thriving UK renewable energy company is seeking an Environment Manager for a 12-14 month fixed-term contract starting in February/March. The role focuses on leading the environmental strategy for renewable energy developments, providing expert input on planning and EIA processes, and managing consultant teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in environmental management within the renewable sector and a deep understanding of UK planning processes. This position offers a chance to influence project outcomes and make an impact on the UK's net zero transition.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental strategy to maximise project consentability.
• Provide expert input into site design, planning and EIA processes.
• Manage environmental statements, technical assessments and consultant teams.
• Identify and deliver biodiversity net gain strategies.
• Advise on environmental risk, policy compliance and best practice.
• Engage with statutory bodies and internal project teams.

Skills

Environmental management experience

Understanding of UK planning, consenting and EIA processes

Confidence managing multidisciplinary teams

Delivery-focused approach

Job description

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Environment Manager – Renewable Energy Development

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.