Senior Construction Environmental Lead

Jobtailor; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Jobtailor is recruiting for a Lead Construction Environmental Manager to oversee on-site environmental delivery on major infrastructure and energy projects in the UK. You will act as the primary environmental representative on-site, advising construction teams and project managers to ensure compliance with permits and management plans.

The role requires experience in construction environmental management, a related degree, and strong knowledge of environmental legislation, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in construction environmental management and regulatory compliance.
• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology or related discipline.
• Experience leading environmental management during major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and management systems.
• Experience implementing and monitoring Construction Environmental Management Plans and controls.
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment commitments and mitigation.
• Experience with audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Understanding of pollution prevention, biodiversity, water quality, noise, air quality, waste.
• Collaboration with contractors, project teams, and regulators is essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site environmental management for major infrastructure projects.
• Advise construction teams, contractors, and project management on environmental matters.
• Ensure compliance with permits, licences, and management plans.
• Implement and manage Construction Environmental Management Plans and site-specific plans.
• Monitor commitments, mitigation measures, and legal obligations; conduct audits and inspections.
• Investigate incidents and non-conformances; maintain records and documentation.
• Manage risks around protected species, water quality, biodiversity, pollution, and waste.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions; mentor junior staff.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and updates; support regulator inspections and client audits.
• Support business development and proposals with environmental content.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Project environmental delivery

Education

Environmental Management / related degree

Tools

EMS / Environmental Management Systems

Environmental Management Plans

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

Jobtailor is recruiting for a Lead Construction Environmental Manager to oversee on-site environmental delivery on major infrastructure and energy projects in the UK. You will act as the primary environmental representative on-site, advising construction teams and project managers to ensure compliance with permits and management plans.

The role requires experience in construction environmental management, a related degree, and strong knowledge of environmental legislation, with a focus on