Environmental Manager

  • Shirley Parsons Ltd
  • Kelsale, Suffolk
  • Jul 17, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Join an exciting project supporting a major renewable energy transformation project in East Anglia a cornerstone of the UK s journey to Net Zero. As the Environmental Manager, you ll be at the heart of a major substation build in Suffolk, helping shape a greener tomorrow.

What You ll Do:

  • Lead with Purpose Take ownership of environmental compliance on-site, ensuring we meet ISO 14001 standards and go beyond the basics to embed sustainability into everything they do.
  • Turn Data into Action Monitor environmental factors like water, dust, noise, and waste, and translate your findings into practical improvements that make a real difference.
  • Spotlight What Matters Carry out regular site inspections, celebrating great practice and swiftly addressing any issues your insights will help keep the project on track and environmentally sound.
  • Own the Plan Develop, maintain, and evolve the Environmental Management Plan, ensuring it s not just a document, but a living, breathing part of the project s success.
  • Collaborate to Succeed Work hand-in-hand with engineers, site teams, and stakeholders to embed environmental thinking into every decision and build strong, lasting relationships.

Who We re Looking For:

  • Experienced & Ready You ve worked in civil engineering, consultancy, or a specialist environmental role and are confident managing environmental responsibilities on complex infrastructure projects.
  • Big Picture Thinker You understand how environmental design impacts people, places, and projects and you know how to balance ambition with practicality.
  • Professionally Qualified You re an IEMA Practitioner or above (Chartered is a big plus), and you bring both technical know-how and a passion for sustainability.
  • Solutions-Focused You re proactive, calm under pressure, and always looking for smart, effective ways to solve problems and reduce environmental risk.
  • Clear Communicator You re great at building trust, influencing others, and making environmental priorities clear and compelling to a wide range of people.



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