Environmental Project Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Company vehicle access

Training and career development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead remediation and environmental improvement projects. The role offers a mix of site-based and technical work at pace, contributing to sustainable land development across Manchester.

You will support contaminated land and earthworks projects, returning sites to safe, usable condition. Based in Manchester, you will collaborate with experienced colleagues across the full project lifecycle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Undertake site investigations, sampling, and monitoring.
• Assist with remediation design and implementation.
• Support earthworks and materials management.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators.

Skills

Site investigations

Remediation projects

Report writing

Client liaison

Health & safety

Education

Environmental degree

Tools

Geology field tools

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 statementsEnsure compliance with environmental and health & safety standards
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for an Environmental Project Manager who is practical, detail-focused, and keen to grow their career in Manchester.

• 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

This is a permanent role.