Senior Environmental Lead — Major Infrastructure Delivery

isepglobal; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Major organisation is seeking a Senior Environment Manager to provide client-side environmental leadership on a high-profile infrastructure programme. You will lead assurance activities, audit on-site, and influence contractor delivery while collaborating with teams to embed environmental standards.

You’ll operate with autonomy, plan site activity, manage stakeholder engagement, and shape practical solutions across landscape, ecology and wider environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading environmental management on large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to influence contractor teams and senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to balance environmental commitments with cost and programme constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Assurance across your area to ensure compliance with commitments and standards.
• Influence contractor delivery and embed environmental requirements in delivery plans.
• Conduct site audits and inspections, identifying issues and opportunities.
• Develop practical, cost-conscious mitigation strategies for landscape, ecology and wider impacts.
• Lead and coordinate with environmental professionals and other specialists to drive performance.

Skills

Major Project Experience

Influencer

Technical Credibility

Commercially Minded

Autonomous Delivery

Job description

Major organisation is seeking a Senior Environment Manager to provide client-side environmental leadership on a high-profile infrastructure programme. You will lead assurance activities, audit on-site, and influence contractor delivery while collaborating with teams to embed environmental standards.

You’ll operate with autonomy, plan site activity, manage stakeholder engagement, and shape practical solutions across landscape, ecology and wider environmental considerations.