Environmental Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG SE is seeking an ambitious Environmental Manager to lead environmental aspects of the HARP Project in Manchester. The role requires significant experience in environmental management within construction and the ability to implement ISO-compliant systems. Join a company committed to sustainability and innovation as we aim for climate neutrality by 2040.

Qualifications

• Significant environmental management experience in construction (over 7 years).
• Full member of a professional institution (e.g., IEMA, IES).
• DBS check required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all environmental aspects of STRABAG's work on the HARP Project.
• Ensure implementation of ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System.
• Manage communication and risk related to environmental requirements.

Skills

Environmental Management

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Chartered Environmentalist status

Job description

If you are an ambitious environmental professional seeking a new challenge in tunnelling construction and wish to help shape the future of STRABAG, please review the job description below.

What matters to us

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Full member of a professional institution (e.g., IEMA, IES, CIWEM, CIEEM) with relevant chartered status
• Full driving license and willingness to travel
• DBS check required prior to appointment
• Significant environmental management experience in construction on large infrastructure projects (over 7 years)
• Chartered Environmentalist
• Experience with EUSR (water hygiene) blue card (can be obtained in role)
• Experience in tunnelling

Your contribution to our company

Reporting to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) Project Director and Senior Environment and Sustainability Manager, the main purpose of this role is to:

• Lead all environmental aspects of STRABAG's work on the HARP Project and broader business in line with our management system, environmental and sustainability strategy, and project requirements
• Ensure full implementation of the ISO 14001 compliant Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) on the project
• Build a strong, efficient environmental management team reflecting STRABAG’s collaborative culture
• Advise and support project leadership in environmental and sustainability responsibilities
• Manage the ESMS, support implementation of ISO 50001 Energy Management System, PAS 2080 Carbon Management System, and ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System, and assist client systems as needed
• Manage communication and risk related to environmental requirements, ensuring statutory duties are understood and met through briefings and site presence
• Lead development of project-specific management plans, risk assessments, and method statements
• Conduct environmental assurance activities, monitoring compliance, sampling, and data analysis to inform controls
• Maintain records for compliance, compile reports, review trends, and implement improvements
• Support waste management, segregation, and compliance audits
• Conduct due diligence on permits and consents, managing external consultants as needed
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement to ensure environmental standards, managing supplier audits
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents and support other incident investigations
• Develop and manage stakeholder relations, attending meetings as required
• Recruit, mentor, and manage the environmental team, ensuring high-quality work and safety
• Participate in wider industry groups, share best practices, and support knowledge sharing within STRABAG

What you stand to gain

We promote respect, partnership, and sustainability, fostering a safe, healthy, and developmental work environment. Our employees are our greatest asset, driving growth and innovation with our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy aiming for climate neutrality by 2040.

Contact

3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London

Application process:

1. Review of applications
2. Decision on interview invitations
3. Interviews (virtual or in-person)
4. Offer and onboarding

With around 86,000 employees across 2,400+ locations worldwide, STRABAG is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow through new challenges. Join us and let's progress together!