Senior Regional Environmental Lead

QinetiQ Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Bristol is seeking a Senior Regional Environmental Lead to drive compliance and environmental performance across multiple sites. You will lead a team of Regional Environmental Leads and partner with operations to embed a culture of continuous improvement in line with regulatory requirements.

This role requires a degree in Environmental Management, Chartered status, and strong EMS/ISO experience.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing ISO 14001 EMS and leading environmental initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive compliance across multiple sites and complex operations.
• Strong written/verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental best practice across multiple sites and promote a proactive culture.
• Provide line management and development support to Regional Leads and coordinators.
• Deliver expert environmental advice to operations and site leadership.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, customers and professional bodies.
• Lead environmental assurance, investigations and ISO certification activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through training and sharing best practices.

Skills

Environmental leadership

ISO 14001

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

Chartered status / towards Chartered membership

Tools

ISO 9001 awareness

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Regional Environmental Lead at our Bristol site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

Job Title: Senior Regional Environmental Lead

Location:

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: £54,900– £61,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20804

The Role

As a Senior Regional Environmental Lead, you will provide expert environmental leadership and guidance, partnering with operational teams to drive compliance, continuous improvement and a strong environmental culture across the business.

Day-to-day, you’ll support environmental performance across multiple sites, advise stakeholders on environmental best practice, lead a team of Regional Environmental Leads, and help deliver environmental objectives in line with business and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and champion environmental best practice across multiple sites, promoting a positive culture that aligns with business standards, safety expectations, and environmental objectives
• Provide line management, coaching, and professional development support to Regional Environmental Leads, Apprentices, and Coordinators, ensuring high performance and capability growth
• Deliver expert environmental advice to operational and delivery teams, partnering with site leadership to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, policies, and strategic objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, regulators, and professional bodies, to support effective environmental management and continuous improvement
• Lead environmental assurance, performance monitoring, incident investigations, and ISO certification activities, providing meaningful metrics and recommendations to drive compliance and operational excellence
• Drive environmental improvement programmes through training, mentoring, coaching, and the sharing of best practice and lessons learned, embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation

Essential experience of the Senior Regional Environmental Lead:

• Strong practical experience implementing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems, with a thorough understanding of ISO 14001 and awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards
• Proven track record of leading environmental improvement initiatives within complex, matrix organisations, driving sustainable change and continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of operational, engineering, and delivery environments, with senior-level EHS experience across high-risk sectors such as industrial, aviation, defence, or similar regulated industries
• Experienced in leading teams, coaching colleagues, and influencing stakeholders at all levels to embed environmental best practice and achieve business objectives
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical abilities, capable of translating complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental regulations and regulatory authorities, with a proactive, solution-focused approach to driving compliance, improvement, and organisational change

Essential qualifications for the Senior Regional Environmental Lead:

• Degree-level qualification (Level 6 or above) in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Chartered status, or actively working towards Chartered membership, with a recognised professional body, alongside formal training in incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Bristol site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] . One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture . www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community