Environmental Manager

Bouygues Construction; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in the UK is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead their Environment and Sustainability Team. You will be responsible for managing compliance with Environmental and Energy Management Systems, reporting carbon initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders to influence design and build processes to ensure sustainability standards. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including generous leave and insurance options.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

2 paid volunteering days a year

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Generous share scheme

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a Sustainability/Environmental role, at manager level.
• Extensive knowledge of the UK Construction industry.
• Working knowledge of building regulations, especially sustainability.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO14001 & ISO50001.
• Proficiency in LCA software (e.g., Oneclick LCA).
• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with carbon reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Environment and Sustainability Team.
• Manage Environmental and Energy Management Systems compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for sustainability standards.

Skills

Sustainability/Environmental experience

Knowledge of UK Construction industry

Building regulations knowledge

Knowledge of ISO14001 & ISO50001

Proficiency in LCA software

Hands-on experience with carbon reporting

Job description

Job Description

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Environmental Manager

Job Location City: London

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel

Requisition ID: 2422
Information at a Glance

In this challenging role you will lead and manage the Environment and Sustainability Team for Bouygues UK. The role will involve you in managing the Environmental and Energy Management Systems and ensure compliance across all projects. Your responsibilities will include the management and reporting of carbon for the business. You will also collaborate with key stakeholders to make key decisions to influence design and build processes to ensure they meet sustainability standards. Our diverse and dynamic team plays a pivotal role in the Business key objectives on its road to Net Zero.

Your skills profile should include:

• Substantial experience in a Sustainability/ Environmental role, at manager level
• Extensive knowledge of the UK Construction industry
• Working knowledge of building regulations, the design and build process, in particular in relation to sustainability issues
• Thorough knowledge of ISO14001 & ISO50001
• Proficiency in LCA software (e.g., Oneclick LCA)
• Expert knowledge and hands‑on experience with carbon reporting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)

Experience in the following would also be of interest to us:

• BREEAM Assessor accreditation
• Working knowledge of other sustainability certification systems
• Knowledge of EU Regulations i.e. CSRD and EU Taxonomy

Some of the key areas of responsibility:

• Strategy & Leadership
• Performance & Reporting
• Compliance & Risk
• Stakeholder Engagement

Why Bouygues UK:

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme
• BY Extra - opt into lifestyle benefits

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award‑winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under‑represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee‑led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.