Senior Environmental Manager

RSK Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager in Cardiff or Bristol. The ideal candidate will ensure environmental compliance across projects, provide site leadership, and promote a sustainability culture. The role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and benefits like ongoing training and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory Pension Scheme

Professional training

Access to a pool car

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Experience in making informed decisions under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate with technical experts.
• Capacity to drive a culture of environmental awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental contractual and regulatory requirements are implemented.
• Provide guidance to site teams and senior management.
• Develop and deliver the best environmental solutions across projects.

Skills

Strong knowledge of environmental issues in construction

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Health & safety ethos

Education

Professional membership (e.g. MIEMA)

Environmental Auditing qualification

CSCS card

Job description

The Vacancy

Environmental Manager - Grow with us and shape the future

We?re looking for an experienced Environmental Manager to join our team in the South West. You can be based from either our Cardiff or Bristol office, but you?ll need to be willing to travel to sites across the region. This role is ideal for someone who values flexibility, work-life balance, and being part of a team of like-minded, passionate environmental professionals within a supportive consultancy environment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? At RSK, we?re not just building projects - we?re building careers. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we?re looking for an Environmental Manager who?s ready to bring expertise, initiative, and ambition to our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on ensuring environmental contractual and regulatory requirements are implemented across projects.
• Make confident, informed decisions under pressure and provide clear guidance to site teams and senior management.
• Collaborate with RSK's technical experts to develop and deliver the best environmental solutions.
• Drive a culture of environmental awareness and best practice across our operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental issues in construction (e.g. ecology, noise, flood risk, archaeology, pollution prevention).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with a strong health & safety ethos.
• Professional membership (e.g. MIEMA) and/or Environmental Auditing qualification desirable.
• CSCS card essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£commensurate with experience).
• Contributory Pension Scheme and flexible benefits package (extra holidays, private healthcare, and more).
• Ongoing professional training and structured career development, with clear pathways to senior leadership roles.
• Access to a pool car and reimbursement of travel expenses to site from your RSK office.

Why Join RSK?

We?re proud of our open, collaborative culture where innovation thrives and career growth is a priority. With a staff turnover rate consistently below the industry average, we focus on nurturing talent, supporting development, and creating new opportunities for progression. Join us and be part of a company where your expertise is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your career can truly flourish.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme