Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Lead Sustainability Specialist to implement sustainability strategies and support business units in achieving environmental goals. The role involves providing expert guidance, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Opportunities for growth and a diverse work environment await the right candidate.

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 roles in Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.
• Proven experience in reducing environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on environment and sustainability to meet regulatory requirements.
• Support risk management with environmental assurance programs.
• Prepare sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Project Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Liverpool

Client: Telent

Location: Liverpool, 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: to keep things moving, connect people, and contribute to critical networks. We value learning, inspiring colleagues, and organizational improvement. Join us to help keep the nation's 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. You will support Business Units in meeting waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001 standards, and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions. This is an agile role with up to 50% UK-wide travel.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide specialist guidance to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Support risk management by defining and implementing 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 for clients and contracts.
• Review environmental aspects and impacts regularly, including climate change risks.
• Embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycles by supporting Bid, Design, and Operational Teams.

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 impact through product lifecycle management
• Experience managing complex projects and change initiatives
• Full driving license and flexibility for UK-wide travel

What We Offer:

A diverse career with opportunities for growth, learning, and impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas, enabling everyone to thrive.

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 through Telent Rewards

Learn More About Telent:

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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. Join us to make a real impact and fulfill your potential in a collaborative environment guided by our core values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.