Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Maidstone seeks a Lead Sustainability Specialist to implement sustainability strategies and support compliance across various sectors. The role involves UK-wide travel and offers a dynamic work environment focused on impactful projects and skill development.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts via Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental & Sustainability role in Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.
• Proven track record of reducing environmental impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on environment and sustainability issues.
• Support risk management and audit programs.
• Prepare sustainability plans for contracts.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Risk Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Maidstone

Client: Telent

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

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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—keeping critical 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, supporting Business Units to meet waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001 standards, and legal requirements across Rail and Asset Management divisions. This role involves up to 50% UK-wide travel.

What you’ll do:

• Provide specialist guidance to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability issues to ensure regulatory compliance and meet customer requirements.
• Support risk management by defining environmental assurance regimes, including audit programs, and ensuring effective 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 various stakeholders.
• Review environmental aspects and impacts regularly, including climate change risks, to protect the business.
• Support project teams to embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycles.

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
• Experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice for business operations
• Proven track record of reducing environmental impacts through product lifecycle management
• Experience managing complex technical and change projects
• Full driving license and willingness to travel across the UK

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, fostering skill development and impactful work. We value an inclusive culture that respects diversity and encourages authentic self-expression.

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 support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts via Telent Reward scheme

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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. Our work helps connect communities and individuals, leveraging innovative technology. Join us to make a meaningful impact and fulfill your potential as part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals.