Environmental Manager

SRG; Sedgefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance (£491/month)

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

SRG is seeking an experienced Environment Manager to lead the development and implementation of a new environmental function across its North East & Scotland sites. The role focuses on building an EMS aligned to ISO 14001 while advising senior teams on environmental strategy, governance, and compliance across R&D, manufacturing, and innovation programmes.

You will shape environmental standards, manage permits, support circular economy initiatives, and ensure sustainable growth within complex

Qualifications

• Experience leading EMS and ISO 14001 implementation across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders and integrating environmental priorities into business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of EMS across North East & Scotland sites.
• Oversee environmental permitting, compliance, and regulator interactions.
• Drive ESG reporting, carbon management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and reporting for environmental performance across sites.

Skills

Environmental leadership

ISO 14001

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

ESG reporting

Education

Chartered Environmentalist status

Job description

Permanent | Multi-Site (North East & Scotland) | Hybrid Working | £50,000 – £63,000 with car allowance of £491 per month

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Environment Manager to lead the development and implementation of a newly evolving environmental function across a highly innovative, multi-site technology and manufacturing organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape environmental management from the ground up. Operating across R&D, pilot-scale manufacturing, GMP facilities, and innovation programmes, you'll play a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling responsible innovation and supporting the business in developing new technologies and capabilities in a safe, compliant, and sustainable manner.

The successful candidate will lead the development of an environmental management framework aligned with ISO 14001, whilst acting as a trusted advisor to operational, technical, commercial, and leadership teams. This is not simply a compliance role. We're looking for someone with the confidence and experience to identify opportunities, challenge thinking, and help unlock innovative solutions within complex regulatory environments.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Environmental Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the organisation's Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Shape environmental governance, standards, and policies across multiple sites
• Support the integration of environmental considerations into decision-making, operations, R&D activities, and future business growth
• Act as the organisation's environmental subject matter expert and key advisor to senior stakeholders

Environmental Compliance & Permitting

• Lead environmental permitting activities, including permit applications, variations, maintenance, and compliance management
• Develop strong working relationships with regulatory bodies including the Environment Agency and SEPA
• Interpret environmental legislation and permit conditions, translating them into practical operational controls
• Lead inspections, audits, regulatory engagement, and compliance activities across multiple sites

Sustainability, ESG & Circular Economy

• Support sustainability initiatives including:
• Carbon management and Net Zero activities
• Environmental impact reduction programmes
• Contribute to ESG reporting, performance monitoring, and sustainability strategy development
• Identify opportunities to embed environmental thinking into customer projects and innovation programmes
• Support the development of circular economy initiatives and social value activities

Multi-Site Governance & Assurance

• Provide environmental oversight across multiple technical and manufacturing sites
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, reporting frameworks, and environmental performance metrics
• Conduct audits and assurance activities to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Support site leaders with environmental incident management and corrective actions

Business & Customer Support

• Support commercial, technical, and bid teams in assessing environmental requirements within new opportunities
• Ensure new projects and technologies are developed in compliance with environmental obligations
• Help identify practical solutions to complex environmental challenges within innovative and evolving technologies
• Balance operational requirements, regulatory expectations, and commercial objectives across diverse stakeholder groups

About You

You are an experienced environmental professional who combines strong technical and regulatory knowledge with commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in an environmental leadership or management role
• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and UK environmental legislation
• Experience operating within regulated industrial, technical, manufacturing, energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, or engineering environments
• Demonstrable experience implementing and managing Environmental Management Systems aligned to ISO 14001
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience working with regulators, inspections, audits, and compliance activities
• The ability to balance environmental compliance with business growth and innovation objectives
• Chartered Environmentalist status or professional membership of IEMA, ISEP, IES, or equivalent
• ESG and sustainability reporting experience
• Circular economy, waste reduction, or resource efficiency programmes
• Experience within science, manufacturing, R&D, advanced technology, GMP, chemical processing, or technically complex environments
• Experience working with emissions, solvents, waste management, or environmental permits in regulated settings

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to create and shape a new environmental function
• Influence environmental strategy across multiple sites and technologies
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and operational leaders
• Support cutting-edge innovation projects and emerging technologies
• Significant opportunity to leave a lasting impact on organisational environmental performance

Location & Working Pattern

• Regular travel across sites in the North East and Scotland
• Significant presence at operational and technical locations as required
• Flexible approach to working arrangements

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious environmental professional to build something meaningful. You'll be joining at a pivotal point where environmental expectations, sustainability priorities, and business growth are converging. In this newly created role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the environmental agenda, establish best practice, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to strengthen sustainability, compliance, and future innovation