Environmental Manager

AESC UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the battery manufacturing sector is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead compliance and sustainability initiatives. The role involves managing environmental permits, engaging with regulators, and implementing ISO systems to ensure high standards are met in operations.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working options

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in environmental management within a COMAH industry setting.
• Proven ability to engage with environmental agencies and regulators.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and sustainability frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Strategy & Compliance: Oversee environmental permitting and compliance requirements.
• Engage with Regulators & Stakeholders: Liaise with government bodies and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance audits and environmental risk assessments.

Skills

Environmental Permitting

Regulatory Engagement

Sustainability

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

BSc and/or MSc in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Environmental Modelling Software

MS Project

Job description

Environmental Manager

Department: SHEQ

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sunderland

Description

We're looking for an Environmental Manager with strong experience in the COMAH industry to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives at AESC UK. This role is crucial in managing environmental permitting, regulatory engagement, and operational compliance, ensuring the highest standards are met across a large-scale battery manufacturing facility.

You will engage directly with environmental agencies, regulators, and key stakeholders, driving strategic improvements and ensuring alignment with both national and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

As an Environmental Manager, you will:

• Lead Environmental Strategy & Compliance: Oversee environmental permitting, EPR, PPC applications, and upper-tier COMAH compliance requirements.
• Engage with Regulators & Stakeholders: Liaise with environmental agencies, government bodies, and key industry stakeholders, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships.
• Develop & Refine Environmental Policies: Implement ISO 14001 and IATF environmental management systems, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Manage Environmental Reporting: Oversee ESOS compliance, carbon trading, and ensure adherence to sustainability frameworks.
• Incident Management & Investigations: Ensure environmental accidents and incidents are documented, investigated, and improvement measures are implemented.
• Occupational Hygiene & Waste Management: Support workplace environmental health initiatives while overseeing pollution control and recycling strategies.
• Audit & Risk Assessment: Conduct compliance audits, environmental risk assessments, and ensure adherence to British & European environmental legislation.
• Training & Awareness Programs: Develop and implement an Environmental Training Strategy to support compliance and business-wide engagement.
• Strategic Leadership & Advisory: Provide expert advice on Major Accident Hazard scenarios and ensure best practices in environmental risk mitigation.

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A BSc and/or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar field.
• Extensive experience in an environmental management role within a COMAH industry setting.
• Proven ability to engage with environmental agencies and key regulatory bodies.
• Expertise in environmental permitting, risk assessment, and compliance audits.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, British & European legislation, and sustainability frameworks.
• Experience with ESOS, carbon trading, and ISO environmental system management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and lead environmental strategies.
• Proficiency in MS applications, MS Project, and environmental modelling software.

AESC Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase / sell scheme
• Enhanced life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Dental plan
• Summer and Christmas savings club
• Flexible working *office roles
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pay based appraisal
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership