Location: Roving role – Site-based, leading a regional team across the South of England
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term (Parental Leave Cover) – Potential for a permanent role

Are you passionate about driving environmental sustainability in the construction industry? Do you have the expertise to lead a regional team in achieving exemplary environmental performance?  

The Role:

As a Regional Environment Manager, you'll be at the forefront of embedding sustainability across a diverse project portfolio in the South of England. Leading a team of Environment Advisors, you'll support project leaders and delivery teams to champion best practices, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in environmental management.

Our key sectors include nuclear & green energy, healthcare, science & research, data centres, defence, and rail.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership – Provide expert environmental sustainability guidance across multiple construction projects. Team Development – Manage, mentor, and support Environmental Advisors to ensure consistent delivery of environmental requirements. Project Delivery – Oversee environmental performance from pre-construction through to completion. Technical Expertise – Primary escalation point for project environmental challenges and technical support on environmental issues to projects/advisors across the region. Compliance & Governance – Maintain adherence to ISO 14001/50001 and ensure governance processes are met. Stakeholder Engagement – Work with consent-granting bodies to secure approvals and manage regulatory processes. Innovation & Best Practice – Capture lessons learned, develop case studies, and enhance sustainability initiatives. Incident & Risk Management – Lead environmental incident investigations and provide emergency response support. Training & Knowledge Sharing – Deliver workshops and training to upskill teams on environmental best practices. Industry Representation – Represent the business in industry forums, ensuring we remain at the forefront of sustainability.

About You:

Experience: Proven experience in managing environmental performance on construction projects, strong knowledge of ISO14001, ISO50001, and sustainability assessments (e.g. BREEAM, LEED). Leadership: A motivational leader with the ability to coach, inspire, and empower teams. Adaptability: A proactive and positive approach to change management, helping teams to adapt to evolving project needs and sustainability standards.  Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Management/Sciences, Sustainability, or related field. Membership of a professional body such as IEMA, IES, or CIEEM is preferred. Flexibility – Willingness to travel to various project sites across the region.

Why Join Us?