Senior Environmental Operations Leader

Amentum; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Digital GP service

Parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible / hybrid working

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced environmental professional to join Earth & Environmental Services as Deputy Operations Manager – Environmental Services. You will lead three teams (Land Quality, EIA & Planning, Environmental Advisory & Permitting) and drive technical, commercial and people leadership.

You will oversee governance, bid leadership and strategic growth, while integrating capabilities with other disciplines and ensuring safety and quality across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, Planning or related field.
• Substantial experience in environmental consultancy or related field, including senior technical/leadership roles.
• Chartered status or equivalent desirable; strong professional recognition is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: support the Operations Manager in day‑to‑day leadership of the environmental teams.
• Technical Governance: oversee governance across Land Quality, EIA/Planning, and Environmental Advisory & Permitting.
• Commercial Management: lead the portfolio’s performance, forecasting, resources and risk.
• Bid Leadership: coordinate bids and proposals for environmental and multidisciplinary opportunities.
• Business Development & Strategic Growth: identify opportunities for growth and new markets.
• People Leadership: mentor Team Leaders and develop career pathways.
• Recruitment & Capability Development: lead recruitment to match workload and needs.
• Multidisciplinary Integration: align environmental capabilities with broader services.
• Project & Client Delivery: provide senior oversight on complex projects and client relations.
• HSE & Professional Development: ensure safety compliance and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Commercial awareness

Bid leadership

Business development

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geoscience/Planning

Master’s degree advantageous

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced environmental professional to join Earth & Environmental Services as Deputy Operations Manager – Environmental Services. You will lead three teams (Land Quality, EIA & Planning, Environmental Advisory & Permitting) and drive technical, commercial and people leadership.

You will oversee governance, bid leadership and strategic growth, while integrating capabilities with other disciplines and ensuring safety and quality across complex projects.