Permanent

Senior Environmental Manager

HSE Recruitment

Leeds, LS2 8BE

£70000 - £75000 per annum

Posted: 17 June 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 17 July 2026

Ref: 268283891

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About the Role

The Senior Environmental Manager will lead environmental compliance and performance across multiple construction projects in Leeds, overseeing a small team of professionals. This permanent role, offering a salary between £70,000 and £75,000 per annum plus car allowance, involves driving best practice within a large infrastructure group. Key responsibilities include managing environmental strategies for projects valued from £6m to over £100m, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting business growth. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and expertise in sustainability, with experience in construction or infrastructure sectors. The position is based in Leeds, with travel to various project sites expected.

Senior Sustainability and 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 and 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