Continuous Improvement jobs in United Kingdom

NRL is currently recruiting a Environmental and Sustainability Manager to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK's nuclear fleet.

Environmental and Sustainability Manager

London, England

£80,000 - £100,000 per annum

• Providing clear and concise leadership to direct reports and Tier 1 suppliers and you will report into the 'Head of Site Compliance'
• Ensuring compliance with environmental commitments, permits, consents, and licences.
• To managing , coordinate, and monitor environmental and sustainability activities on site to meet agreed standards.
• Drive world‑class environmental behaviour and culture across SZC teams and supply chain.
• Identifying and mitigate significant environmental aspects of the project.
• Responsible for engagement with local environmental regulators, particularly the Environment Agency.
• Maintaining compliance with ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Standard.
• Oversee site environmental inspections, surveillance activities, and performance KPIs.
• Investigating environmental events and implement performance improvements.
• Developing strong relationships with internal teams, Tier 1 contractors, and regulators.
• Ensure continuous improvement in environmental and sustainability performance.

• A degree in an environmental‑related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading E&S teams on large, complex, highly regulated construction projects.
• A Broad construction knowledge across full lifecycle (civils, mechanical, electrical, completions).
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Detailed understanding of environmental permits, licences, and consents.
• Knowledge of sustainability opportunities and challenges on major infrastructure projects.
• Excellent organisational, assurance, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Extensive client and contractor‑side experience managing environmental issues on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience engaging with regulators and delivering regulatory commitments.
• Familiarity with highly regulated industries and ISO 14001 compliance.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life, supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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