Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

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

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Lead Sustainability Specialist in Stevenage, where you'll implement sustainability strategies and support business units in achieving waste and carbon reduction goals. This hybrid role involves UK-wide travel and offers a chance to make a significant impact in critical sectors.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to EHS teams on environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Develop and maintain performance data and generate carbon management reports.
• Support Bid, Design, and Operational Teams in sustainable practices.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Risk Management

Auditing

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

Job Title: Lead Sustainability Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience Required), Stevenage

Client:

Telent

Location:

Stevenage, 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 business waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001, and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions. This is an agile working role, with up to 50% UK-wide travel.

What you’ll do:

• Provide specialist direction and advice to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support risk management by defining an environmental assurance regime, including risk-based audits, ensuring effective practices through 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 customer and contract requirements.
• Ensure regular reviews of environmental aspects and impacts of Business Units, including climate change risks.
• Support Bid, Design, and Operational Teams to embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout the Project Life Cycle.

Who you are:

Experienced 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
• Experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice for business operations
• Proven record of reducing environmental impacts of equipment and infrastructure across product lifecycle stages
• Experience managing complex technical and change/improvement projects
• Full driving license and flexibility for UK-wide travel

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, and technologies, fostering skill development and impactful work. We value an inclusive culture that respects diversity and encourages authenticity and growth.

The 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, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Reward scheme

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining critical digital infrastructure in the UK. We help connect communities and ensure their networks are resilient and secure. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation.