Environment & Sustainability Business Partner - Manchester, United Kingdom - Principal People

Principal People

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Environment & Sustainability Leader to join the business on a full-time, permanent basis.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to drive change and influence strategic solutions, ensuring alignment with client environmental and sustainability goals whilst overseeing and leading a team of Environment & Sustainability, Graduates, Managers & Co-ordinators.

Divisional Environment & Sustainability Manager - £70,000 - £80,000 + £6,000

Car Allowance or Company Car + Bonus & More

REF:
609328

Location:
UK National (Flexible/Hybrid Working)

Company Overview:

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Infrastructure business at the fore-front of delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions across the UK's highways sector.

As a leading public service provider with a dedicated Transport Infrastructure HSEQ Team, they are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and communities.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams, clients, and partners to deliver Zero Carbon Solutions, Nature Based Solutions, and industry best practices.
Act as the primary environmental authority for our highways operations, ensuring compliance and technical competence.
Provide expertise on environmental management principles, impact assessment, and reduction strategies.
Lead initiatives to achieve circular economy outcomes, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance biodiversity net gain.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication.
Maintain ISO 14001 certification and achieve PAS 2080 Carbon Management verification.
Participate in industry associations and advocate for best practices and innovation.
Monitor environmental performance, analyze data, and provide recommendations for continual improvement.
Provide leadership in environmental and sustainability training and development.
Manage a team of managers and graduates, providing guidance, support, and mentoring to ensure their professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

Proven track record of achievement within environmental management and sustainability.
Strong understanding of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and relevant legislation.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Environment, Sustainability, or Engineering.
Chartered Environmentalist (CENV) designation preferred.
Managerial membership of IEMA or equivalent professional organization. ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification.
Experience with PAS 2080 Carbon Management is advantageous.

Benefits:

Company Car or Car Allowance of £6,000
Double Matched Pension Scheme
Bonus 10%
Private Healthcare

Join our client and help in transforming carbon and climate change ambitions into actionable solutions that enhance life and protect our environment for generations to come.