Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Environmental Manager on Permanent, located Staffordshire/Hybrid.

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Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental management across major UK infrastructure projects.

You will provide expert environmental advice to project teams, ensuring compliance with legislation, permits, and environmental commitments. You will lead the Environmental Management team, manage environmental risks, and help drive high standards of environmental performance across the project.

This is a UK-wide role, with projects located across the country, so regular travel and working away from home may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Environmental Management team, including Environmental Advisors and Environmental Technicians.
• Implement and maintain the project’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Ensure project teams understand and follow environmental requirements, management plans, and procedures.
• Maintain environmental registers, including impacts, aspects, and legal requirements.
• Manage and update the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) as the project develops.
• Plan and oversee environmental inspections, audits, and monitoring programmes.
• Investigate environmental issues and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Manage environmental permits, consents, and approvals, working closely with clients, designers, and regulators.
• Provide environmental input into design, construction, RAMS, and HAZID processes to reduce environmental risks.
• Lead the response to significant environmental incidents and support investigations where required.
• Develop and deliver environmental training, communications, and awareness programmes.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and regulators, including the Environment Agency, SEPA, and Local Planning Authorities.
• Prepare and oversee environmental performance reports.
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental performance improvements across projects.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in environmental management.
• Provide environmental support, audits, and incident investigation assistance to other projects when required.
• Deputise for the Head of Environment & Sustainability when required.