Environmental & Sustainability Engineer (Power & Energy)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Training

Progression

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Engineer for a Manchester-based hybrid role within a leading international energy specialist focused on low-carbon power projects.

You will support environmental management, carbon reduction strategies, and Net Zero commitments across the business, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and emerging sustainability obligations.

The role offers training, progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or similar.
• MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 14064, PPN 06/21, ESRS and environmental legislation.
• Experience in environmental, sustainability or compliance-focused roles.
• Willingness to travel to Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate environmental and sustainability programmes.
• Contribute to carbon reduction strategies and Net Zero commitments.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and environmental compliance; assist audits.
• Support carbon accounting, scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting.
• Assist with tenders and regulatory requirements (e.g., PPN 06/21).

Skills

Environmental knowledge

ISO standards

Carbon accounting

Auditing

Education

Environmental degree

MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Engineer (Power & Energy)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance

Manchester - Hybrid

Are you an Environmental & Sustainability Engineer looking to work on low- carbon power projects, drive meaningful sustainability initiatives and build your career with a growing international energy specialist?

A leading international power generation specialist delivering low- carbon energy and battery storage solutions. Established in the 1980s, the business designs, builds and maintains systems including gas engines, CHP, biogas, landfill gas and large- scale batteries. They work with public sector bodies, industrial clients and energy developers to deliver turnkey projects supporting energy efficiency and net zero goals. With over 200 employees and a strong international presence, the organisation is known for its technical expertise, sustainable solutions and commitment to delivering reliable power generation systems.

In this role, you will support and coordinate the company's environmental management and sustainability programmes, contributing to carbon reduction strategies, Net Zero commitments and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System. You will work across the business to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, ISO standards, customer requirements and emerging sustainability obligations.

This role would suit an Environmental Officer, Environmental Advisor, Sustainability Officer or similar looking to develop their career within a growing organisation offering training, development and long- term progression.

The Role

• Support environmental and sustainability programmes, including carbon reduction and Net Zero initiatives
• Maintain ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement
• Support carbon accounting, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting and environmental data
• Assist with major public sector and infrastructure tenders, including Carbon Reduction Plans and PPN 06/21
• Monitor environmental legislation and emerging sustainability requirements, ensuring the business remains compliant

The Person

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or similar, with MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership
• Knowledge of ISO 14064, PPN 06/21, ESRS and environmental legislation
• Experience within an environmental, sustainability or compliance-focused role
• Commutable to Manchester and happy to travel

Reference: BBBH27138A

Environmental, Sustainability, Manager, Sustainability, Officer, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, Carbon, Scope 3, Net Zero, Compliance, Auditing, System, Reporting, Power Generation, Energy, Engineering, Manchester, Bolton, Stockport, North West, UK Travel

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.