Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Lead Sustainability Specialist in Colchester. You'll implement sustainability strategies, support compliance, and manage projects across various sectors. This role offers travel opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact in environmental practices.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Environmental & Sustainability role.
• Proven track record in reducing environmental impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on environment and sustainability.
• Support risk management and establish audit programs.
• Conduct reviews of environmental aspects and impacts.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Regulatory Compliance

Education

PIEMA Certification

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required), Colchester

Client: Telent

Location: Colchester, 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 something bigger—helping to keep critical networks connected and protected 24/7. We value learning, inspiring colleagues, and improving our organization. Join us to make a difference.

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability to ensure regulatory compliance and meet customer requirements.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance and audit programs.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Maintain performance data and generate carbon management reports.
• Conduct reviews of environmental aspects and impacts, including climate change risks.
• Support project teams to embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycles.

Candidate Profile:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• PIEMA Certification
• ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor
• Experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice
• Proven track record in reducing environmental impacts of equipment and infrastructure
• Experience managing complex projects and change initiatives
• Full driving license and willingness to travel UK-wide

What We Offer:

A diverse and inclusive environment where you can develop your career across sectors, roles, and technologies. We value talent, growth, and impact. Join us to thrive and make a difference.

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, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Rewards

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining critical digital infrastructure across the UK. We connect communities and enable digital transformation. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation.

Brilliance brought together. Guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.