Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Power Generation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Training

Progression

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Manchester is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager for a Power Generation specialist. You will own environmental management, carbon reduction and sustainability programs, with clear opportunities for progression and extensive benefits.

Lead ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and reporting; manage carbon accounting (Scope 3), support public sector tenders, monitor legislation, and keep the business ahead of change.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or similar.
• MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership.
• Knowledge of ISO 14064, PPN 06/21, ESRS and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and sustainability programmes, driving carbon reduction, Net Zero and climate initiatives.
• Manage ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement.
• Oversee carbon accounting, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting and environmental data.
• Support major public sector and infrastructure tenders, including Carbon Reduction Plans and PPN 06/21.

Skills

Environmental management

Net Zero initiatives

Auditing

Carbon accounting

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Manager (Power Generation)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Company Benefits

Manchester - Hybrid

Are you an Environmental or Sustainability professional looking to take ownership of environmental management, carbon reduction and sustainability programmes for a leading international Power Generation company, with clear opportunities for progression and a wide range of company benefits?

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.

The Role:

• Lead environmental and sustainability programmes, driving carbon reduction, Net Zero and climate initiatives
• Manage ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement
• Oversee carbon accounting, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting and environmental data
• Support 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 and ahead of change

The Person:

• Degree in Environmental Science or similar, with MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership
• Knowledge of ISO 14064, PPN 06/21, ESRS and environmental legislation
• Commutable to Manchester and happy to travel

Reference: BBBH27138

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.