Senior Environmental & Sustainability Lead

Energy Jobline ATTB; Leiston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ATTB seeks a senior Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead the environmental performance on a major UK clean energy infrastructure programme. You will drive compliance, oversee inspections and mentor teams across construction, installation and commissioning phases.

You'll influence regulators and internal stakeholders, champion sustainability initiatives and deliver KPI-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an Environmental discipline.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Experience leading E&S teams on major regulated construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage environmental permits, licenses and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Environment & Sustainability team and contractor partners.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, licences and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Oversee environmental inspections, surveillance and performance monitoring activities.
• Drive environmental and sustainability improvement initiatives across the project.
• Manage environmental risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Lead environmental investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Act as the primary interface with environmental regulators and external bodies.
• Develop environmental KPIs, reporting frameworks and assurance processes.
• Support delivery teams throughout construction, installation and commissioning phases.
• Promote best practice, continuous improvement and a strong environmental culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Regulator liaison

Environmental permits knowledge

Infrastructure experience

Sustainability strategy

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Influence teams

Education

Environmental degree

Job description

Energy Jobline ATTB seeks a senior Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead the environmental performance on a major UK clean energy infrastructure programme. You will drive compliance, oversee inspections and mentor teams across construction, installation and commissioning phases.

You'll influence regulators and internal stakeholders, champion sustainability initiatives and deliver KPI-driven reporting.