Environmental Manger
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Job Title: Environmental Manager / Environmental Lead
Location: Ipswich
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager / Environmental Lead to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in Ipswich. This is a senior site-based role responsible for leading environmental compliance, driving sustainability initiatives, and ensuring works are delivered in line with statutory, contractual and client requirements.
You will act as the environmental lead across the project, working closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and client representatives to maintain high environmental standards throughout the lifecycle of the scheme.
Lead environmental management across a large-scale infrastructure project from pre-construction through to completion
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, planning conditions and contractual obligations
Develop, implement and maintain the Project Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
Liaise with the Environment Agency, local authorities and other key stakeholders
Oversee environmental risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
Manage issues relating to ecology, water management, noise, dust, waste and pollution prevention
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required
Carry out environmental audits and site inspections
Provide training and toolbox talks to site teams
Monitor and report on KPIs, sustainability targets and carbon reduction initiatives
Support delivery of biodiversity net gain and wider environmental enhancement measures
Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or related discipline
Chartered status or working towards (IEMA or similar) preferred
Strong experience in a senior environmental role on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation and best practice
Experience dealing with regulators and external stakeholders
Confident leading audits, inspections and investigations
Strong reporting and communication skills
CSCS card (relevant level)
Experience working on highways, rail, utilities or large infrastructure schemes
Knowledge of ISO 14001 management systems
Experience delivering sustainability and carbon reduction strategies
Competitive salary and package
Long-term project security
Opportunity to lead environmental delivery on a flagship infrastructure scheme
Career progression within a growing organisation
Environmental Management
Environmental Compliance
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
UK Environmental Legislation
ISO 14001
Sustainability
Carbon Reduction
Net Zero Strategy
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Pollution Prevention
Waste Management
Water Management
Ecology Management
Environmental Auditing
Incident Investigation
Stakeholder Engagement
Regulatory Liaison (Environment Agency)
Risk Assessment (RAMS)
Infrastructure Projects
Civil Engineering
Site Inspections
Environmental Reporting
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)