Environmental Manager

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Environmental Manager to join a landmark infrastructure programme in London. You'll lead environmental compliance, assess risks, and drive practical solutions across major construction activities.

Regular site presence and collaboration with embedded project teams are essential. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office/site per week, 2 days at home) and requires strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, stakeholder management, and experience with

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental risks on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, compliance and assurance.
• Experience working with main contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental leadership across construction activities and embedded project teams.
• Identify environmental risks, drivers for compliance and deliver practical solutions.
• Regularly attend sites to oversee environmental performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with delivery teams and senior stakeholders to influence project decisions.

Skills

Environmental management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

UK legislation

Site presence

Construction industry

Main contractor liaison

Job description

Are you an Environmental Manager with experience working for a Main Contractor?

Do you have experience managing environmental compliance, assurance and risk across major construction projects?

Salary: £51,037 to £60,043.80 (DOE)
Location:

• London NW1 – Office
• Sites will be located across areas of London (areas include Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, North Acton, West Ruislip etc.)

Hybrid working: 3 days working in the office/site per week, 2 days working from home.

I am recruiting for two Environmental Manager opportunities on a nationally significant infrastructure project in London. These roles offer the chance to work within embedded project teams, supporting the delivery of complex civil engineering and construction works while ensuring the highest environmental standards are maintained throughout the programme.

Working alongside contractors, delivery teams and senior stakeholders, you'll provide environmental leadership across a variety of construction activities, helping to identify risks, drive compliance and deliver practical environmental solutions. These are hands-on roles requiring regular site attendance and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Essential

• Experience working on major infrastructure or complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, compliance and assurance.
• Experience managing environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience working with main contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Confidence challenging contractors and influencing project teams where required.
• The ability to manage difficult conversations professionally and constructively.
• A practical, delivery-focused approach.
• Willingness to spend regular time on construction sites as part of an embedded project team.

Desirable

• Experience with biodiversity, ecology or landscape mitigation.
• Experience managing Environment Agency permits.
• Knowledge of waste management, noise and vibration controls.
• Experience working alongside legal or environmental assurance teams.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.

If you're an experienced Environmental Manager looking to work on a landmark infrastructure programme where you'll have genuine influence over environmental performance and project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.