Senior Environment & Sustainability Lead – Construction Projects

John Paul; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Relocation allowance where applicable

Laptop and phone

Pension

Life insurance

Income protection

CPD and training

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

John Paul Construction seeks an Environment & Sustainability Manager to lead the implementation of environmental requirements across projects, translating policy into practical project controls and ensuring compliance with legal, planning, contractual and client obligations.

You will work with EHS, Sustainability, Procurement, Design and Commercial teams to provide leadership, deliver performance reporting, and drive continuous improvement across the project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in environmental management, environmental science, sustainability, engineering or a related discipline.
• At least six years’ relevant experience in environmental management for major or complex projects.
• Experience interpreting environmental legal, planning, contractual and client requirements.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and assuring management plans, risk registers, inspections, audits and corrective-action programmes.
• Knowledge of environmental management systems and ISO 14001 principles; experience supporting audits is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continual improvement of environmental and sustainability requirements across projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation, licences, permits and planning conditions.
• Oversee preparation and review of Environment & Sustainability Management Plans and related documentation.
• Monitor compliance through reviews, site visits and audits; drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate data collection, reporting and evidence for client and corporate reporting.

Skills

Environmental management

Sustainability reporting

Audits & reviews

Stakeholder liaison

Project controls

Education

Degree in environmental management

Professional qualification

Tools

ISO 14001

LEED / BREEAM knowledge

Job description

John Paul Construction seeks an Environment & Sustainability Manager to lead the implementation of environmental requirements across projects, translating policy into practical project controls and ensuring compliance with legal, planning, contractual and client obligations.

You will work with EHS, Sustainability, Procurement, Design and Commercial teams to provide leadership, deliver performance reporting, and drive continuous improvement across the project portfolio.