Environmental Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 996,000 - 1,439,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an Environmental Engineer to lead the environmental function on a major infrastructure programme in Manchester. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit management, and environmental risk mitigation across high-hazard environments.

You will advise project teams on water management, monitoring, and reporting, while coordinating with regulators and external partners to ensure permits are in place and environmental controls are effective.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' environmental management experience in a regulated or high-hazard environment.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits and working with regulatory authorities.
• Strong knowledge of water management and pollution prevention.
• Background in monitoring, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience managing environmental incidents and corrective actions.
• Environmental degree (BSc/MSc) and ILM 5 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental function across a major infrastructure programme.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permit requirements.
• Provide expert advice on environmental risk management and water management.
• Support project teams in implementing the SHE Management System.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to secure permits and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance and reporting.
• Deliver environmental training and support to project teams.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are shared.
• Analyze environmental data and produce reports to support project performance.
• Contribute to sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.

Skills

Water management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental risk management

Stakeholder management

Environmental data analysis

Incident investigations

Environmental monitoring

SHE management systems

Education

Environmental Science / Management degree

NVQ Level 6 or above

BSc/MSc Environmental degree

ILM Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Make an impact on major infrastructure projects by leading environmental performance, compliance and sustainability across complex, high-hazard construction environments.

Our Client has a requirement for an Environmental Engineer, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Manchester.

Role Purpose:

• Lead the environmental function across a major infrastructure programme.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permit requirements and company standards.
• Provide expert advice on environmental risk management, pollution prevention and water management activities.
• Support project teams in implementing the SHE Management System and environmental controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to secure required environmental permits and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, sustainability and reporting.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and project requirements.
• Lead environmental and water management activities, including surface water, groundwater protection, drainage systems, pollution prevention and trade effluent management.
• Support project teams in obtaining environmental permits and maintaining permit compliance.
• Implement and improve environmental management systems and project-specific controls.
• Identify, assess and manage environmental risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Deliver environmental training, coaching and support to project teams.
• Support the onboarding, assessment and performance management of supply chain partners.
• Develop and implement environmental assurance programmes, including inspections, monitoring and audits.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are communicated effectively.
• Analyse environmental data and produce reports to support business improvement and project performance.
• Contribute to sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives across the project.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' environmental management experience within a highly regulated or high-hazard environment.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits and working with regulatory authorities.
• Strong knowledge of water management, including surface water, groundwater protection, drainage systems and pollution prevention.
• Background in environmental monitoring, reporting and data analysis.
• Experience managing environmental incidents, investigations and corrective actions.
• Degree or equivalent qualification (NVQ Level 6 or above) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence operational teams and drive environmental best practice.
• Experience supporting sustainability, decarbonisation or environmental improvement programmes.
• Experience working with external auditors, certification bodies or environmental consultants.
• Environmental Degree (BSc/MSc).
• Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Commercial awareness or project management training.
• Specialist environmental qualifications or training in areas such as waste management, contaminated land, noise monitoring or environmental compliance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure programmes.
• Professional training and development support.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects.

Sector:

Commercial, Admin & Office Support