Environmental Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2152 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Impellam Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Environmental Manager – Major Energy Infrastructure Project (Scotland)
Contract: 6 Months possible extension
Start Date: Mid-September 2026
"All In" Daily Rate: up to £700 per day Outside IR35
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Environmental Manager to join a major energy infrastructure project in Scotland. You'll lead environmental and sustainability activities across the project, ensuring compliance with legislation, project requirements, and industry best practice.
This is a demanding role suited to a stronger-than-average candidate, someone confident and capable of challenging site activities where required, and comfortable dealing with demanding stakeholders. The role involves more than site presence alone; substantial documentation and compliance work is central to the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and guidance on environmental and sustainability matters
- Ensure management controls are in place and that project personnel understand their environmental responsibilities
- Support site management teams in maintaining compliance with project environmental requirements
- Lead or support accident and environmental incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Review environmental and sustainability performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Develop and implement environmental improvement initiatives and awareness campaigns
- Prepare and review environmental and sustainability plans, procedures, and supporting documentation
- Identify significant environmental risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented
- Manage environmental consents, permits, licences, and exemptions as required
- Produce environmental reports, presentations, and performance updates
- Support tender submissions, pre-qualification activities, and environmental award applications
Experience & Qualifications
- Chartered IEMA status (or equivalent) preferred
- Strong understanding of environmental management on major construction, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects
- Experience in:
- Waste management
- Water management and pollution prevention
- Statutory nuisance
- Contaminated land
- Ecological mitigation
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
- Environmental permitting and licensing
- DCO and planning consent processes
- Strong understanding of Net Zero principles and carbon reduction strategies
- Experience in carbon measurement and sustainability reporting
- Experience managing and investigating environmental incidents
- Strong report writing and documentation skills
- Good IT skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge site activities where necessary
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2152 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.