Environmental Manager. Job in Sellafield Education & Training Jobs

Recruit4staff LTD; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an Environmental Manager to oversee environmental strategy and compliance in Seascale. The role involves delivering environmental controls and improving sustainable practices on major projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Environmental Science and proven experience in environmental management in civil engineering. Competitive salary with additional car allowance and benefits included.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

£5,750 car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as an Environmental Manager on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of the Environmental Protection Act.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental strategy and sustainability performance.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and internal management systems.
• Collaborate with project leadership and ensure environmental controls are met.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

Environmental Management Systems

Pollution prevention measures

Project collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related

Professional membership (e.g. IEMA Practitioner)

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a leading infrastructure business in their search for an Environmental Manager to work in Seascale

Job Details

• Pay: £45,000 - £50,000 (plus £5,750 car allowance)
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, Days, Full Time (45 hours)
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job Role

As Environmental Manager, you will lead the environmental strategy, compliance management, and sustainability performance for a major infrastructure package involving complex construction, remediation, and operational support activities.

You will ensure that all site activities including earthworks, temporary works, material handling, and environmental protection measures are delivered in accordance with current legislation, industry best practice, and internal management systems. This includes ensuring strong environmental controls, improving sustainable working methods, driving carbon reduction initiatives, and safeguarding sensitive environmental receptors.

The Environmental Manager will collaborate closely with project leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors, and regulatory partners to implement environmental management plans, conduct inspections and audits, and maintain compliance with ISO 14001. You will lead pollution prevention measures, oversee environmental monitoring, and embed a strong environmental culture across the project.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as an Environmental Manager on major civil engineering, infrastructure, or regulated industrial projects
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act and Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and environmental assurance processes
• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, or a related discipline
• Professional membership (e.g. IEMA Practitioner or above)

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Experience supporting remediation, decommissioning, or contaminated land projects
• Knowledge of biodiversity net gain, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainability reporting
• Experience managing engagement with environmental regulators and stakeholders
• Training qualifications such as Environmental Awareness Trainer, Spill Response, or Waste Management
• Experience with environmental monitoring regimes, GIS mapping, or environmental data dashboards

Additional Information

Commutable From: Drigg, Seascale, Egremont, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gosforth, Workington, St Bees, Nethertown, Holmrook, Ravenglass

Similar Job Titles: Environmental Manager, Senior Environmental Advisor, Environmental Lead, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Compliance Manager, Ecology & Environment Manager, EMS Manager

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