United Infrastructure Ltd
Environmental Manager
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Environmental Manager
United Infrastructure
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
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Utility Infrastructure
- Our team of specialists designs, builds, and maintains critical water, energy (gas), power, and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
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Social Infrastructure
- Our team revitalises homes and communities, carrying out work ranging from retrofit and refurbishment to maintenance.
Equal Opportunities Statement At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know—we want this to be the best possible experience for you.
Environmental Manager – England & Wales
Job Title
Environmental Manager – England & Wales
Reporting To
Head of HSSEQ / Director of SHEQ
Location
England & Wales (Hybrid with regular travel to operational sites, offices, and client locations)
Direct Reports
Environmental Advisors, Environmental Coordinators, and specialist environmental consultants (where applicable)
Role Purpose
The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading and developing the environmental management function across operations in England and Wales, ensuring:
- Compliance with environmental legislation, client requirements, and ISO 14001 standards
- Support for the delivery of business objectives
The role provides strategic and operational environmental leadership across multiple infrastructure sectors, including power transmission and distribution, utilities, telecommunications, civil engineering, and construction activities.
The Environmental Manager will drive:
- Continual improvement
- Environmental sustainability
- Biodiversity enhancement
- Carbon reduction initiatives
while supporting the company’s Zero Harm and Responsible Business strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Leadership
- Provide professional environmental advice and support to directors, operational leaders, project teams, and clients.
- Develop and implement environmental strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Promote a positive environmental culture through visible leadership and engagement.
- Lead environmental improvement initiatives across all operational activities.
- Support the development and delivery of environmental objectives, targets, and KPIs.
Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all relevant UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements, including:
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Environment Act 2021
- Environmental Permitting Regulations
- Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
- Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
- Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
- Water Resources Act 1991
- Control of Pollution Act 1974
- Waste Regulations and Duty of Care requirements
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Monitor emerging legislation and advise the business on impacts and compliance requirements.
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Lead investigations into environmental incidents and regulatory breaches.
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Manage relationships with environmental regulators, including:
- Environment Agency
- Natural England
- Natural Resources Wales
- Local Authorities
- Forestry Commission
Environmental Management Systems
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Maintain and continually improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
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Lead internal audits and support external certification audits.
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Develop environmental procedures, standards, and guidance documents.
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Ensure environmental risks and opportunities are effectively identified and managed.
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Manage environmental legal registers and compliance obligations.
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Oversee environmental assurance and governance programmes.
Operational Support
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Provide environmental support throughout project lifecycles, including:
- Tendering
- Planning
- Construction
- Commissioning
- Handover
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Review and approve:
- Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
- Environmental Risk Assessments
- Method Statements
- Waste Management Plans
- Pollution Prevention Plans
- Ecological Management Plans
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Conduct site inspections, audits, and environmental reviews.
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Support operational teams in achieving environmental compliance and best practice.
Sustainability & Net Zero
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Support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies.
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Lead carbon reduction and net zero initiatives.
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Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics.
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Identify opportunities for:
- Resource efficiency
- Waste reduction
- Energy efficiency
- Circular economy principles
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Support ESG reporting requirements and client sustainability commitments.
Biodiversity & Natural Capital
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Support compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
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Develop biodiversity enhancement initiatives across projects.
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Liaise with ecological specialists and environmental consultants.
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Promote sustainable land management and habitat protection measures.
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Support natural capital and environmental enhancement projects.
Incident Management
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Lead investigations into environmental incidents, complaints, and non-conformances.
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Identify root causes and develop corrective and preventative actions.
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Report significant incidents to regulators where required.
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Monitor trends and provide performance analysis to senior leadership.
Stakeholder Management
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Build effective relationships with:
- Clients
- Regulators
- Supply Chain Partners
- Local Authorities
- Community Stakeholders
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Represent the business during environmental audits and client reviews.
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Support environmental aspects of client bids and framework submissions.
Training & Competence
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Develop and deliver environmental awareness programs.
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Support competency development across operational teams.
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Provide coaching and mentoring to Environmental Advisors and operational management.
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Promote best practice and lessons learned across the business.
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Key Accountabilities
- Environmental legal compliance across England and Wales.
- ISO 14001 certification maintenance.
- Delivery of environmental objectives and KPIs.
- Environmental incident reduction.
- Regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.
- Sustainability and carbon reduction programme delivery.
- Environmental governance and assurance effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Ecology, or related discipline.
- IEMA Practitioner (PIEMA) or Full Member (MIEMA).
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Qualifications
- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv).
- Chartered status through IEMA, CIWEM, CIEEM, or equivalent professional body.
- NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate.
- Carbon Management qualification.
- Environmental Impact Assessment experience.
- Biodiversity Net Gain training.
Essential Experience
- Significant environmental management experience within infrastructure, utilities, power, construction, or engineering sectors.
- Experience managing ISO 14001-certified management systems.
- Experience dealing with environmental regulators and statutory bodies.
- Experience supporting major infrastructure projects.
- Environmental auditing and compliance management experience.
- Environmental incident investigation experience.
- Experience developing environmental strategies and improvement plans.
Desirable Experience
- Power Transmission and Distribution sector experience.
- National Grid, DNO, or utility framework experience.
- Telecommunications infrastructure experience.
- Renewable energy project experience.
- ESG and sustainability reporting experience.
- Biodiversity Net Gain implementation experience.
Key Skills & Competencies
Leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Decision making
Technical
- Environmental legislation knowledge
- ISO 14001 expertise
- Environmental auditing
- Sustainability and carbon management
- Environmental risk management
Personal
- Strong communication skills
- Commercial awareness
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Performance Measures
- Environmental incident frequency and severity.
- Environmental audit performance.
- Regulatory compliance outcomes.
- ISO 14001 audit results.
- Environmental KPI achievement.
- Carbon reduction performance.
- Biodiversity and sustainability programme delivery.
- Client environmental performance scores.
- Completion of environmental action plans.
Our Values
The Environmental Manager will demonstrate the organization’s values through:
- Visible leadership
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Commitment to delivering a safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible future
Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.
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