Senior Environmental Leader: Decarbonise & Build Net Zero

Vickerstock; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock, in partnership with a leading engineering and building services organisation, seeks a Senior Environmental Manager to drive sustainability, regulatory compliance and carbon reduction across UK and Europe.

Reporting to Head of HSE, you will shape environmental strategy, lead audits, develop EMS, and mentor teams, ensuring ESG objectives align with project delivery.

This is a senior leadership role offering scope across multi-site operations and complex programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Significant senior or leadership experience in environmental management.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience implementing ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Strong ability to lead audits, permits and multi-site compliance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the organisation's environmental strategy across projects and operations.
• Lead ISO 14001 EMS development and continual improvement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions and manage registers.
• Drive waste, biodiversity, resource efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities; report to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification in Environmental Management or related discipline

Tools

ISO 14001

Environmental reporting

Job description

Vickerstock, in partnership with a leading engineering and building services organisation, seeks a Senior Environmental Manager to drive sustainability, regulatory compliance and carbon reduction across UK and Europe.

Reporting to Head of HSE, you will shape environmental strategy, lead audits, develop EMS, and mentor teams, ensuring ESG objectives align with project delivery.

This is a senior leadership role offering scope across multi-site operations and complex programmes.