Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Chesterfield seeks a Lead Sustainability Specialist to implement sustainability strategies across business units. The role involves providing expert guidance, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a meaningful impact in critical sectors.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and dining

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 compliance.
• Support risk management through audits and inspections.
• Prepare sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Chesterfield

Client: Telent

Location: Chesterfield, 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 have the opportunity to be part of a bigger mission: keeping critical networks connected and protected 24/7. We value learning, inspiring colleagues, and organizational improvement. Join us to make a meaningful impact.

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 and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001 standards, and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions. This role involves up to 50% UK-wide travel.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide expert guidance to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance regimes, including audit programs, through 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 within Business Units, including climate change risk assessments.
• Support project teams to embed sustainable and carbon-reduction practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Who You Are:

You 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 across product lifecycles
• Experience managing complex technical projects and change initiatives
• Full driving license and flexibility for UK-wide travel

What We Offer:

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

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 and wellbeing support
• Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping via Telent Reward scheme

Learn More:

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support, designing, building, and maintaining UK’s critical networks. Join us to make a difference and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals committed to excellence.