£60000 - £65000 per annum
About the Role
The Environmental Manager role in Wakefield involves providing environmental compliance and best practice support across multiple live construction and infrastructure projects. Working on a full-time basis with a salary of £60,000 to £65,000 per annum plus car allowance and benefits, this site-facing position requires close collaboration with operational teams and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include driving environmental performance, ensuring adherence to legislation and company standards, and influencing project outcomes across a growing portfolio. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of environmental management systems, regulatory requirements, and practical experience within the construction or infrastructure sectors. This position offers scope to shape sustainable practices within a major contracting group.
Environmental Manager
Wakefield or Warrington (Multi-site)
£60,000 – £65,000 Car/Allowance Benefits
We're supporting a rapidly growing construction and infrastructure group in the appointment of an Environmental Manager. As part of a five-company group with a turnover of over £400 million, the business is delivering an expanding pipeline of high-profile projects across the UK, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to make a real impact.
The Role
This is a site-facing position with responsibility for supporting environmental compliance and best practice across multiple live projects. Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, you'll help drive environmental performance and ensure compliance with both legislation and company standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
- Supporting the implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001
- Managing materials, waste streams, permits and environmental records
- Supporting pre-construction environmental planning and project mobilisation
- Working closely with site teams to promote environmental best practice
- Identifying environmental risks and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Assisting with environmental incident investigations and corrective actions
About You
You will have:
- Environmental management experience within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure
- A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience with:
- Materials Management Plans (MMPs)
- Waste management and environmental permits
- Site inspections, audits and compliance monitoring
- Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence site teams and stakeholders
Package
- £60,000 – £65,000 basic salary discretionary bonus
- Company car or car allowance (hybrid/electric options available)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Paid volunteering day
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