Senior Environmental Manager

isepglobal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

isepglobal is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental delivery across two major London infrastructure projects. You will shape strategy at the earliest stages of delivery and drive high standards on site.

The role requires senior-level expertise in Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure robust environmental performance and compliance throughout the projects.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience as Environmental Manager or Senior Environmental Manager.
• Core construction/infrastructure project background.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, ISO 14001, and compliance.
• Desirable energy and carbon management experience.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive on-site environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental delivery across two major London projects.
• Shape environmental strategy and controls at early delivery stages.
• Drive EMS implementation, compliance, audits, monitoring and continual improvement.
• Own energy and carbon management alongside environmental duties.
• Influence and challenge to ensure environmental standards are delivered on site.

Skills

EMS implementation

ISO 14001

Environmental strategy

Stakeholder influence

Energy & carbon management

Job description

We re continuing our partnership with a leading infrastructure business and are looking for an experienced Environmental Manager / Senior Environmental Manager to take the lead across two major London infrastructure projects.

Both projects are at an exciting early stage, giving you the opportunity to shape environmental strategy and delivery from the ground up rather than step into an established operation. With complex construction activity, multiple project phases and years of delivery ahead, you ll have genuine scope to influence how these projects are delivered.

This is a hands-on role where you ll work directly with Project Directors and project teams, providing authority, challenge and expert environmental guidance.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead environmental delivery Own environmental management across two major projects, advising senior project leadership and driving high standards on site.
• Shape the strategy Develop environmental strategies, systems, plans and controls at the earliest stages of project delivery.
• Drive performance Lead EMS implementation, compliance, audits, monitoring and continual improvement across the projects.
• Own energy & carbon Support energy and carbon management alongside your core environmental responsibilities, helping drive better project performance.
• Influence & challenge Be a trusted voice on the project, confidently challenging poor practice and ensuring environmental risks are properly managed.

Who they're looking for:

• Senior-level experience An experienced Environmental Manager or Senior Environmental Manager with the confidence to take ownership.
• Major project background Core experience within construction, infrastructure, civil engineering or similarly complex project environments.
• Technical expertise Solid knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, ISO 14001, environmental compliance and site-based environmental management.
• Energy & carbon knowledge Experience in energy and carbon is desirable, although candidates with strong environmental expertise who are keen to develop in these areas will also be considered.
• Natural authority Someone confident influencing senior stakeholders, engaging construction teams and making sure environmental standards are delivered in practice.