Quality & Environmental Manager

Bouygues Construction; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks an experienced manager to lead the Environment and Sustainability Team. You will oversee Environmental and Energy Management Systems, ensure compliance, and manage carbon reporting. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in sustainability, knowledge of the UK construction industry, and proven stakeholder engagement skills. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

2 paid volunteering days a year

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Generous share scheme

BY Extra – opt-in lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a Sustainability/Environmental role at manager level.
• Extensive knowledge of the UK Construction industry.
• Proficiency in carbon reporting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3).
• BREEAM Assessor accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Environment and Sustainability Team.
• Manage Environmental and Energy Management Systems.
• Report on carbon management for the business.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet sustainability standards.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Leadership

Tools

LCA software (e.g., Oneclick LCA)

Job description

Overview

In this challenging role you will lead and manage the Environment and Sustainability Team for Bouygues UK. The role will involve managing the Environmental and Energy Management Systems and ensuring compliance across all projects. Your responsibilities will include the management and reporting of carbon for the business and collaborating with key stakeholders to influence design and build processes to meet sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
• Performance & Reporting
• Compliance & Risk
• Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a Sustainability/ Environmental role, at manager level
• Extensive knowledge of the UK Construction industry
• Working knowledge of building regulations, the design and build process, especially in relation to sustainability issues
• Thorough knowledge of ISO14001 & ISO50001
• Proficiency in LCA software (e.g., Oneclick LCA)
• Expert knowledge and hands‑on experience with carbon reporting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)

Additional Requirements

• BREEAM Assessor accreditation
• Working knowledge of other sustainability certification systems
• Knowledge of EU Regulations (i.e., CSRD and EU Taxonomy)

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme
• BY Extra – opt‑in lifestyle benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal details.