Full time

Senior Environmental Manager

HSE Recruitment
Leeds, Kent, ME17 1TL
money-bag £70000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 16 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 16 July 2026
Ref: 60183731

About the Role

The Senior Environmental Manager role in Leeds offers a salary of £70,000 to £75,000 per annum on a full-time, permanent basis. This position involves leading environmental compliance and performance across multiple construction projects valued between £6m and £100m. You will manage a small team of environmental professionals, ensuring best practice and regulatory adherence. The role requires expertise in sustainability strategy, environmental management systems, and team development. This is a senior leadership post within a growing infrastructure group, where you will drive performance and support business expansion. Applicants should possess strong technical knowledge and proven experience in a comparable construction or infrastructure setting.

Senior Sustainability & Environmental Manager
Yorkshire / Leeds 
£70,000 – £75,000 Car Allowance Excellent Benefits
We're supporting a rapidly growing construction and infrastructure group, part of a £400m multi-company organisation, in the appointment of a Senior Sustainability & Environmental Manager. With a strong pipeline of major projects valued between £6m and £100m across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business in a key leadership role, driving environmental performance and supporting continued growth.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving environmental compliance, performance and best practice across multiple live construction projects, while managing and developing a small team of environmental professionals.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing strategic and operational environmental leadership across the business
  • Managing and mentoring a team of Environmental Managers
  • Overseeing environmental compliance, audits, inspections and risk management across live projects
  • Supporting pre-construction activities, tenders and bid submissions
  • Driving continuous improvement of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001
  • Leading environmental initiatives across waste, materials management and resource efficiency
  • Supporting contaminated land management activities, including Materials Management Plans (MMPs) and CL:AIRE DoWCoP compliance
  • Working closely with project teams to embed environmental best practice throughout project delivery
This role offers a blend of strategic oversight and regular site engagement, with significant visibility across the wider business.
About You
  • Strong environmental management experience within the construction sector
  • Previous experience leading teams or managing environmental functions across multiple projects
  • Excellent understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
    • Waste management, permits and compliance
    • Materials Management Plans (MMPs)
    • CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Code of Practice (DoWCoP)
  • Able to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive environmental improvements
  • Comfortable operating across multiple sites and project teams
  • Proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
What's on Offer
  • £70,000 – £75,000 basic salary
  • Car allowance or company vehicle
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Enhanced pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Additional birthday leave
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Wellbeing initiatives

Other jobs of interest...

HSE Recruitment
WakefieldToday
money-bag£60000 - £65000 per annum

Perform a fresh search...

  • Create your ideal job search criteria by
    completing our quick and simple form and
    receive daily job alerts tailored to you!

Jobs. Straight to your inbox!