Senior Environmental & Sustainability Leader - Hybrid

AtkinsRéalis; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Environment & Sustainability Manager to lead environmental strategy and assurance across complex projects and client engagements. The role builds in-house capability, supporting governance, design reviews and bid development.

You will drive audits, regulatory compliance and ESG initiatives, collaborating with project teams to embed sustainable design and whole-life thinking in major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Professional membership (IEMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within infrastructure, utilities, transportation or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental leadership across Complex Projects.
• Develop and maintain environmental management systems, standards and assurance processes.
• Lead environmental audits, reviews and compliance assessments.
• Support incident investigations and environmental risk management activities.
• Monitor environmental performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Client engagement

Governance & assurance

Project delivery support

Education

Degree in Environmental Management / Sustainability

IEMA membership (or equivalent)

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Environment & Sustainability Manager to lead environmental strategy and assurance across complex projects and client engagements. The role builds in-house capability, supporting governance, design reviews and bid development.

You will drive audits, regulatory compliance and ESG initiatives, collaborating with project teams to embed sustainable design and whole-life thinking in major infrastructure programs.