Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Lead Sustainability Specialist to implement sustainability strategies and support environmental objectives across various divisions. The role involves advising teams, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards while promoting carbon reduction practices. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact and fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health and wellbeing support

Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental & Sustainability role in Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.
• Proven ability to reduce environmental impact through product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on environment and sustainability to meet regulatory requirements.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance regimes.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Project Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

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

Client: Telent

Location: Lincoln, 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. We focus on keeping critical networks connected and protected 24/7, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning. Join us to help improve the organization's sustainability and environmental 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. The role involves supporting Business Units to meet waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001 standards, and legal requirements across Rail and Asset Management divisions. This position involves up to 50% UK-wide travel.

What you’ll do:

• Provide specialist advice to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance regimes, including audit programs, and conducting 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.
• Review environmental aspects and impacts regularly, including climate change risks, to protect the business.
• Support project teams in embedding sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycles.

Who you are:

You 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
• Proven ability to reduce environmental impact through product lifecycle management
• Experience managing complex technical projects and change initiatives
• Full driving license and flexibility for UK-wide travel

What we offer:

A dynamic career at Telent with opportunities for growth, learning, and making an impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages you to be yourself and thrive.

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 and wellbeing support
• Discounts on cinema, dining, 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 are committed to making a positive impact and supporting our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

Brilliance brought together.

Our values include inclusivity, responsibility, collaboration, and customer focus.