Strategic Environmental & Sustainability Leader

Peoplewithenergy; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplewithenergy is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance across a major UK infrastructure project. You will shape sustainability strategy, manage the E&S team, and ensure compliance with permits, licences and ISO 14001 standards throughout construction and commissioning.

The role involves influencing regulators and stakeholders, driving improvement initiatives, and embedding a strong environmental culture across the project.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental discipline or related field.
• Extensive experience leading E&S teams on major regulated construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental permits, licences and ISO 14001.
• Experience working with regulators and managing regulatory commitments.
• Experience in large infrastructure, energy, or nuclear projects.

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

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

ISO 14001

Environmental management

Influence across levels

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Peoplewithenergy is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance across a major UK infrastructure project. You will shape sustainability strategy, manage the E&S team, and ensure compliance with permits, licences and ISO 14001 standards throughout construction and commissioning.

The role involves influencing regulators and stakeholders, driving improvement initiatives, and embedding a strong environmental culture across the project.