Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bedford is seeking a Lead Sustainability Specialist to implement their Sustainability Strategy. The role involves providing expert environmental advice, managing sustainability projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, including PIEMA and ISO14001:2015 certification. The position offers hybrid working and requires UK-wide travel.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental & Sustainability role in Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.
• Proven experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on environment and sustainability matters.
• Develop and maintain performance data and generate carbon management reports.
• Support project teams to embed sustainable practices.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Project Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Bedford

Client: Telent

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Environmental Advisor - Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

At Telent, you will be part of a mission to keep critical networks connected and protected 24/7. We value learning, inspiration, and continuous improvement. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the nation's infrastructure.

Reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, the Environmental and Sustainability Specialist (Senior Environmental Advisor) will play a key role in implementing Telent's Sustainability Strategy, supporting Business Units to meet waste reduction, carbon reduction, ISO14001, and legal requirements across Rail and Asset Management divisions. This role involves up to 50% UK-wide travel and offers flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability matters to meet customer and regulatory standards.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance and audit programs, ensuring effective inspections and audits.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Develop and maintain performance data and generate carbon management reports for clients and internal use.
• Conduct regular reviews of environmental aspects and impacts, including climate change risks, to protect the business.
• Support project teams to embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout the Project Life Cycle.

Candidate Profile:

Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar Environmental & Sustainability role within industries such as Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Qualification: PIEMA
• ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
• Proven experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice
• Track record of reducing environmental impacts of equipment and infrastructure
• Experience managing complex projects and change initiatives
• Full driving license and willingness to travel across the UK

What We Offer:

A diverse career with opportunities for development, learning, and making an impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contribution.

Additional Benefits:

• Company Car
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays), with options to buy or sell days
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping through Telent Rewards

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Join us to make a difference and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals.

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Our Values:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused