Environment & Sustainability Lead – Rail Projects

Network Rail; Cederberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,231,000 - 1,502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension plans

Rail travel discount

Private Healthcare

Volunteer or carers leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an experienced Environment & Sustainability Manager to provide expert guidance and leadership across the West Coast Route. You will embed sustainability into planning and delivery, influence projects, and help shape best practice across teams and stakeholders.

You will lead environmental governance, develop the EMS, and build capability through training and communication. The role requires strong strategic thinking and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Practitioner member of IEMA or equivalent professional institute.
• Degree level qualification (minimum UK level 6) in environment / sustainability.
• Demonstrable significant experience in managing environment / sustainability across construction programmes.
• In-depth understanding of environment / sustainability legislation.
• Experience implementing improvements in environmental / sustainability.
• Experience with management systems (ISO or equivalent).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with emphasis on influencing peers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on environmental management and sustainability, embedding requirements into everyday decision-making.
• Support delivery of the Environment & Sustainable Development strategy across the business and supply chain.
• Partner with project teams to identify practical ways to improve environmental performance.
• Lead governance and assurance to ensure risks are understood and managed.
• Develop and continuously improve the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Build strong relationships with regulators, agencies, NGOs and contracting organisations.
• Lead the environmental team where applicable, providing direction and delivery.
• Develop environmental training and competence programmes for colleagues.
• Create communications, briefings and case studies to raise awareness of successes.

Skills

Environmental management

Sustainability strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

EMS development

Communication skills

Auditing competency

Influencing peers

Education

Degree in Environment/Sustainability

Tools

ISO management systems

Job description

Network Rail is seeking an experienced Environment & Sustainability Manager to provide expert guidance and leadership across the West Coast Route. You will embed sustainability into planning and delivery, influence projects, and help shape best practice across teams and stakeholders.

You will lead environmental governance, develop the EMS, and build capability through training and communication. The role requires strong strategic thinking and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a