Environmental Manager

Recruit4staff LTD; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure business in Seascale is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead their environmental strategy. Responsibilities include managing compliance, driving sustainability efforts, and ensuring adherence to legislation in major projects. Candidates should have experience in civil engineering or infrastructure, strong knowledge of ISO 14001, and a degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance and holiday package.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

GBP5,750 car allowance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as an Environmental Manager on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and environmental management systems.
• Professional membership (e.g. IEMA Practitioner or above) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental strategy and compliance management for major infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project leadership and ensure environmental management plans are implemented.
• Conduct inspections and audits to maintain compliance with ISO 14001.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

ISO 14001 understanding

Compliance management

Sustainability strategies

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a leading infrastructure business in their search for an Environmental Manager to work in Seascale

Job Details:

• Pay: GBP45,000 – GBP50,000 (plus GBP5,750 car allowance)
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, Days, Full Time (45 hours)
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job Role:

Environmental Manager – lead the environmental strategy, compliance management, and sustainability performance for a major infrastructure package involving complex construction, remediation, and operational support activities.

Ensure all site activities including earthworks, temporary works, material handling, and environmental protection measures are delivered in accordance with current legislation, industry best practice, and internal management systems. This includes ensuring strong environmental controls, improving sustainable working methods, driving carbon reduction initiatives, and safeguarding sensitive environmental receptors.

Collaborate closely with project leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors, and regulatory partners to implement environmental management plans, conduct inspections and audits, and maintain compliance with ISO 14001. Lead pollution prevention measures, oversee environmental monitoring, and embed a strong environmental culture across the project.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience as an Environmental Manager on major civil engineering, infrastructure, or regulated industrial projects
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act and Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and environmental assurance processes
• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, or a related discipline
• Professional membership (e.g. IEMA Practitioner or above)

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Experience supporting remediation, decommissioning, or contaminated land projects
• Knowledge of biodiversity net gain, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainability reporting
• Experience managing engagement with environmental regulators and stakeholders
• Training qualifications such as Environmental Awareness Trainer, Spill Response, or Waste Management
• Experience with environmental monitoring regimes, GIS mapping, or environmental data dashboards

Additional Information

Commutable From: Drigg, Seascale, Egremont, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gosforth, Workington, St Bees, Nethertown, Holmrook, Ravenglass

Similar Job Titles: Environmental Manager, Senior Environmental Advisor, Environmental Lead, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Compliance Manager, Ecology & Environment Manager, EMS Manager

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