Power Gen Sustainability Lead - Net Zero & Compliance

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Ringway

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Environmental & Sustainability Manager role in Manchester for a leading international Power Generation company. The position is hybrid, offering ownership of environmental management, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainability programmes across the business.

You will lead ISO 14001 compliance, audits and continual improvement, plus carbon accounting and sustainability reporting. Degree in Environmental Science or similar with MIEMA/FIEMA or CIWEM membership required; willingness to travel

Qualifications

Lead environmental and sustainability programmes including carbon reduction and Net Zero initiatives.
Oversee ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement.
Knowledge of ISO 14064, PPN 06/21, ESRS and environmental legislation.
Commutable to Manchester and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental and sustainability programmes, driving carbon reduction, Net Zero and climate initiatives.
Manage ISO 14001, environmental compliance, audits and continual improvement.
Oversee carbon accounting, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting and environmental data.
Support major public sector and infrastructure tenders, including Carbon Reduction Plans and PPN 06/21.
Monitor environmental legislation and emerging sustainability requirements, ensuring compliance.