Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Lead Sustainability Specialist in Preston. You'll implement sustainability strategies, support compliance, and manage projects across various sectors. This role offers dynamic career opportunities and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental & Sustainability roles in Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.
• Proven ability to reduce environmental impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on environment and sustainability compliance.
• Support risk management through audits.
• Develop carbon management reports.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Sustainability

Risk Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

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Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required) - Preston, Lancashire

Client: Telent

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be part of something bigger. We focus on keeping critical networks connected and protected 24/7. Reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, the Lead Sustainability Specialist 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 our 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 compliance.
• Support risk management through environmental assurance regimes and audits.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Develop and maintain performance data and carbon management reports.
• Review environmental aspects and impacts, including climate change risks.
• Support project teams to embed sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle.

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

What We Offer

A dynamic career with opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages you to thrive at work.

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 through Telent Rewards

About Telent

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 meaningful impact and be part of a team dedicated to excellence.