Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Sustainability Specialist in Nottingham. This role involves implementing sustainability strategies, providing environmental advice, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers hybrid working and requires UK-wide travel. Join a team committed to making a positive impact through innovative technology.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts via Telent Rewards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist guidance on environment and sustainability compliance.
• Support risk management and establish environmental assurance regimes.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Risk Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

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

Client: Telent

Location: Nottingham, 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 a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nation's 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 and supporting Business Units to meet waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001 standards, and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions. This role involves up to 50% UK-wide travel and offers flexible working arrangements.

What you’ll do:

• Provide specialist guidance and advice to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance regimes, including audit programs, and ensuring effective practices through inspections and audits.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Support the development and maintenance of performance data and the production of carbon management reports for various stakeholders.
• Ensure regular reviews of key environmental aspects and impacts within Business Units, including climate change risk assessments.
• Work with Bid, Design, and Operational Teams to embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycles.

Who you are:

You will 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 for business operations
• Proven track record of reducing environmental impacts of equipment and infrastructure across product lifecycle stages
• Experience managing complex technical projects and implementing change/improvement initiatives
• Full driving license and willingness to travel UK-wide

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, and technologies, enabling personal development, skill acquisition, and impactful work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages 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 support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Rewards

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. We connect communities using innovative technology and are committed to making a positive impact. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence and inclusivity.