Environmental Manager

Shirley Parsons; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading global construction and infrastructure business to recruit an Environment Manager. This role sits at the heart of the sustainability strategy, translating technical environmental data for senior leadership and enabling data-led decision-making at the ExCo level.

You will drive environmental insight, own reporting and compliance, and shape strategic roadmaps across major projects in the built environment.

Qualifications

• Experience turning environmental data into clear, senior-level insights.
• Strong understanding of environmental frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Ability to coordinate across HSE, analytics, and leadership teams.
• Proven track record translating complex data into strategic narratives.
• Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, validation, and interpretation of environmental and carbon data for executive reporting.
• Oversee reporting frameworks and ensure compliance with key standards and disclosures.
• Support development of environmental roadmaps, targets, and initiatives using data-driven insights.
• Coordinate across HSE, analytics, and leadership to maintain data flow.
• Translate data into narratives to support ExCo decision-making.

Skills

Environmental data interpretation

Data storytelling

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic thinking

Executive stakeholder engagement

Job description

We’re excited to be partnered with a leading global construction and infrastructure business on the search for an Environment Manager who will play a pivotal role at the heart of their sustainability strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering major projects across the built environment, where sustainability is a top priority at board level. You’ll act as the link between technical environmental data and senior leadership, helping shape how performance is understood, communicated, and improved across the business.

If you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful insight and want real exposure to executive decision-making, this role offers a unique chance to influence change on a large scale.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving Environmental Insight – Lead the collection, validation, and interpretation of environmental and carbon data to produce clear, high-impact reporting for senior leadership
• Owning Reporting & Compliance – Oversee environmental reporting frameworks and ensure alignment with key standards, disclosures, and regulatory requirements
• Shaping Sustainability Strategy – Support the development of environmental roadmaps, targets, and initiatives across the business using accurate, data-led insights
• Collaborating Across the Business – Act as the central point of coordination between HSE teams, analysts, and leadership to ensure consistent and reliable data flow
• Influencing at Executive Level – Translate complex data into meaningful narratives for ExCo and senior stakeholders, directly supporting strategic decision-making

Who they’re looking for:

• Environment & Carbon Expertise – Solid understanding of Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, environmental compliance, and frameworks such as ISO 14001 and BREEAM
• Data Storyteller – Confident in interpreting complex datasets and turning them into clear, engaging insights for non-technical audiences
• Natural Coordinator – Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple data streams and collaborate effectively across different teams
• Strategic Thinker – Able to see the bigger picture, linking environmental performance to business goals and long-term sustainability strategy
• Engaging Communicator – Comfortable working closely with senior leaders, building relationships, and influencing at all levels of the organisation