Environmental Manager

Shirley Parsons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead environmental delivery across two major London infrastructure projects. This hands-on role works directly with Project Directors to shape strategy from the ground up and drive robust EMS implementation on site.

The successful candidate will own energy and carbon management aspects and influence senior stakeholders to ensure practices meet high environmental standards throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Senior environmental manager with leadership on complex projects.
• Experience in construction infrastructure or major civil works.
• Solid knowledge of EMS and ISO 14001.
• Experience with energy and carbon in project delivery is advantageous.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental delivery across two major London projects and advise senior leadership on environmental matters.
• Shape and implement early-stage environmental strategies, systems, plans and controls.
• Drive EMS implementation, audits, monitoring and continual improvement across sites.
• Own energy and carbon management to improve project performance.
• Challenge and influence on-site teams to ensure delivery of high environmental standards.

Skills

Senior-level experience

Major project background

ISO 14001 knowledge

Environmental compliance

Energy & carbon knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Job description

We’re continuing our partnership with a leading infrastructure business and are looking for an experienced Environmental Manager / Senior Environmental Manager to take the lead across two major London infrastructure projects.

Both projects are at an exciting early stage, giving you the opportunity to shape environmental strategy and delivery from the ground up rather than step into an established operation. With complex construction activity, multiple project phases and years of delivery ahead, you’ll have genuine scope to influence how these projects are delivered.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work directly with Project Directors and project teams, providing authority, challenge and expert environmental guidance.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead environmental delivery - Own environmental management across two major projects, advising senior project leadership and driving high standards on site.
• Shape the strategy - Develop environmental strategies, systems, plans and controls at the earliest stages of project delivery.
• Drive performance - Lead EMS implementation, compliance, audits, monitoring and continual improvement across the projects.
• Own energy & carbon - Support energy and carbon management alongside your core environmental responsibilities, helping drive better project performance.
• Influence & challenge - Be a trusted voice on the project, confidently challenging poor practice and ensuring environmental risks are properly managed.

Who they're looking for:

• Senior-level experience - An experienced Environmental Manager or Senior Environmental Manager with the confidence to take ownership.
• Major project background - Core experience within construction, infrastructure, civil engineering or similarly complex project environments.
• Technical expertise - Solid knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, ISO 14001, environmental compliance and site-based environmental management.
• Energy & carbon knowledge - Experience in energy and carbon is desirable, although candidates with strong environmental expertise who are keen to develop in these areas will also be considered.
• Natural authority - Someone confident influencing senior stakeholders, engaging construction teams and making sure environmental standards are delivered in practice.