Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead environmental support across projects in the East Midlands, driving the Now or Never Sustainability Strategy. You will work closely with project teams to embed environmental excellence from bid to completion, and lead the implementation of the Environmental Risk Management System to maintain ISO 14001:2015. You will engage with supply chain partners and customers to manage risks and opportunities, while upskilling teams and shaping sustainable assessment approaches (BREEAM, FitWell, WELL). This is a hands-on, influential role in a collaborative sustainability team that values initiative and practical problem-solving.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible and agile working
• enhanced pension
• private medical
• life assurance
• incentive bonus
• car leasing scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist environmental support to project teams and the business.
• Ensure compliance with environmental targets and initiatives across divisions and projects.
• Lead the Environmental Risk Management System to achieve and sustain ISO 14001:2015 certification.
• Foster a culture that supports sustainability ambitions and timely KPI reporting with data analysis for performance improvements.
• Provide technical environmental input into bids and assist with business strategy and project planning.
• Oversee audits and controls, and help develop effective environmental communications.
• Upskill and coach project teams on environmental risk management.
• Support delivery of certifiable sustainable assessment methodologies (e.g., BREEAM, FitWell, WELL).

Key requirements

• Experience in an environmental role within the construction industry.
• Experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Practical experience maintaining ISO 14001 certification.
• Demonstrated environmental management and regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Valid driving licence.

• strong communication
• relationship management
• proactive, self-starter
• environmental risk management
• ISO 14001:2015
• BREEAM

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