Environmental Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Team environment

Flexible working

Company vehicle

Project variety

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to deliver remediation and environmental improvement projects in Manchester. The role involves a mix of site-based and technical work to support sustainable land development and safe site returns.

You will work on contaminated land and earthworks projects, collaborating with experienced colleagues across the full project lifecycle in a Manchester office setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Project Management or related field.
• Experience in remediation or contaminated land desirable.
• Live within a commutable distance to Manchester office.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site investigations, sampling and monitoring.
• Assist with remediation strategy design and implementation.
• Support earthworks and materials management activities.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and health & safety standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and regulators.

Skills

Site investigations

Remediation

Report writing

Regulatory liaison

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Geology or related

Job description

Environmental Project Manager

Manchester

£50,000 to £65,000 per Annum

Permanent Role

We are seeking a motivated Environmental Project Manager to join a growing team delivering remediation and environmental improvement projects in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager who enjoys a mix of site-based and technical work, contributing to sustainable land development across Manchester.

As an Environmental Project Manager, you will support the delivery of contaminated land and earthworks projects, helping to return sites to safe and usable conditions. Based in Manchester, you will be involved in a range of projects and work closely with experienced colleagues across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake site investigations, sampling, and monitoring
• Assist with the design and implementation of remediation strategies
• Support earthworks and materials management activities
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, and method statements
• Ensure compliance with environmental and health & safety standards
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Project Managering, Geology, or a related discipline
• Experience in remediation or contaminated land (desirable)
• Live within a commutable distance of their Manchester office
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible working
• Company vehicle access
• Varied projects across Manchester and the wider UK