Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Lead Sustainability Specialist to implement sustainability strategies, support carbon reduction objectives, and provide environmental guidance. The role offers hybrid working with up to 50% travel across the UK. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in critical infrastructure.

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 track record of reducing environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on environment and sustainability to meet legal requirements.
• Support risk management with audits and inspections.
• Prepare sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Risk Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required), Bristol

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Environmental Advisor Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nation's critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

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 and supporting Business Units to meet business waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001, and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions. This role involves up to 50% UK-wide travel and offers flexible working arrangements.

What you’ll do:

• Provide specialist guidance and advice to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability to meet customer and legal requirements.
• Support risk management by defining an environmental assurance regime, including audits, inspections, and assurance practices.
• 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.
• Ensure regular reviews of environmental aspects and impacts, including climate change risks, within Business Units.
• Support project teams to embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycle.

Who you are:

You should have experience in a similar Environmental & Sustainability role within relevant industries such as Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Qualification - PIEMA
• ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
• Experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice for business operations
• Proven track record of reducing environmental impact of equipment and infrastructure across product lifecycle
• Experience managing complex technical projects and change initiatives
• Full driving license and flexibility to travel across the UK

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across various sectors, roles, and technologies, fostering skill development and impactful work. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and individual contributions.

Additional benefits include:

• 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

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities and individuals using innovative technology. Join us to make a meaningful impact and develop your potential within a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.