Environmental Manager - HSQE

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

8/5/2025

Knights Brown is not just a company but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, crafting an environment where employees don't just work for us; they grow with us, creating careers that reflect their passions and aspirations.

At Knights Brown, you're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as an Environmental Manager based on sites from Bridgend to Swindon.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Responsibilities include;

The Environmental Manager will lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across our construction and civil engineering projects. They will ensure that all activities meet legal, regulatory, and client requirements while promoting best practices in environmental management construction and civils build.

Key requirements;

• Environmental Compliance & Management
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and planning conditions.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate environmental impacts.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., Environment Agency, Natural England) and local authorities.
• Promote sustainable construction practices, including waste reduction, carbon management, and biodiversity enhancement.
• Support the delivery of BREEAM, CEEQUAL , or other sustainability certifications.
• Identify opportunities for environmental innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide environmental training and toolbox talks to site teams and subcontractors.
• Provide technical input into design development to avoid or mitigate environmental impacts.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead investigations into environmental incidents and non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monthly HSQE reporting.
• Support emergency response planning and pollution prevention measures.
• Assist the environmental planning and consents process for construction and civil engineering projects, ensuring all environmental approvals, permits, and planning conditions are met in line with legal, regulatory, and client requirements.
  
  

Essential

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline .
• Previous experience in environmental management within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and construction best practices.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and lead auditing.
• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or similar qualification
  
  

Desirable

• Membership of IEMA, CIWEM, or similar professional body (Chartered status desirable).
  
  

Knights Brown actively promotes inclusiveness across the workplace, creating an environment where each individual has the equal opportunity to achieve their full potential and where employees feel respected.

A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success. We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.