Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Senior Environmental Advisor, where you'll implement sustainability strategies and support critical projects across the UK. This hybrid role offers the chance to make a significant impact while collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in environmental management, with a focus on reducing impacts in various industries. Enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and offers career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction sectors.
• Proven ability to provide technical environmental advice.

Responsibilities

• Implement Sustainability Strategy and support waste and carbon reduction.
• Provide guidance on environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Prepare sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Project Management

Education

PIEMA qualification

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

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Senior Environmental Advisor - Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be part of something bigger—keeping critical networks connected and protected 24/7. Join us to contribute to meaningful work, learn, inspire colleagues, and help improve our organization.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, the Senior Environmental Advisor will implement Telent's Sustainability Strategy, support Business Units in achieving waste and carbon reduction objectives, and ensure compliance with ISO14001 and legal requirements across Rail and Asset Management divisions. This is an agile role with up to 50% UK-wide travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability requirements.
• Support risk management through environmental assurance regimes, audits, and inspections.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Maintain performance data and generate carbon management reports.
• Review environmental aspects and impacts, including climate change risks.
• Embed sustainable practices throughout project lifecycle in collaboration with Bid, Design, and Operational Teams.

Candidate Profile:

Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role within industries such as Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction, with:

• Minimum PIEMA qualification
• ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
• Proven ability to provide technical environmental and sustainability advice
• Experience reducing environmental impacts of equipment and infrastructure
• Capability to manage complex projects and change initiatives
• Full driving license and willingness for UK-wide travel

What We Offer:

At Telent, you can develop your career across various sectors, roles, and technologies. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages you to be yourself and thrive.

• 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. We are committed to making a positive impact and are guided by our values of inclusion, responsibility, collaboration, and customer focus.