United Infrastructure Ltd
Environmental Manager
Warrington
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Environmental Manager
Environmental Manager – England & Wales
About 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 specialists delivers innovative solutions to the complex challenges faced by clients.
Our company operates within two distinct business areas:
- Utility Infrastructure – Design, build, and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power, and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
- Social Infrastructure – Revitalise homes and communities through retrofit, refurbishment, maintenance, and wider improvements.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At United Infrastructure, we are committed to an inclusive experience. If you need any support to remove barriers or enhance the application process, please let us know—we want to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.
About the Role
Role Title & Location
- Job Title: Environmental Manager – England & Wales
- Reports To: Head of HSSEQ / Director of SHEQ
- Location: Hybrid with regular travel to operational sites, offices, and client locations in England & Wales.
- Direct Reports: Environmental Advisors, Environmental Coordinators, and specialist environmental consultants (where applicable).
Role Purpose
The Environmental Manager will:
- Lead and develop the environmental management function across all operations in England and Wales.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, client requirements, and ISO 14001 standards.
- Support business objectives by embedding accelerated sustainability goals, including biodiversity enhancement and carbon reduction initiatives.
- Contribute to the company’s Zero Harm and Responsible Business strategies.
Responsibilities
1. Environmental Leadership
- Provide professional environmental advice to directors, operational leaders, project teams, and clients.
- Develop and implement environmental strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Promote a positive environmental culture through leadership and engagement.
- Lead environmental improvement initiatives across operations.
- Support environmental, sustainability, and net-zero objectives, reporting against KPIs.
2. Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with key UK legislation, including:
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Environment Act 2021
- Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
- Water Resources Act 1991
- Waste Regulations and Duty of Care
- Environmental Permitting Regulations
- Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
- Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
- Monitor emerging legislation and advise the business on compliance requirements.
- Lead investigations into environmental incidents and regulatory breaches.
- Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, including:
- Environment Agency
- Natural England
- Natural Resources Wales
- Local Authorities
- Forestry Commission
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3. Environmental Management Systems
- Maintain and improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
- Lead internal audits and support external certification auditing.
- Develop environmental procedures, standards, and guidance documents.
- Ensure environmental risks and opportunities are identified and managed.
- Oversee governance and compliance programmes.
4. Operational Support
- Provide environmental support across the full project lifecycle:
- Tendering
- Planning
- Construction
- Commissioning
- Handover
- Review and approve:
- Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
- Environmental Risk Assessments
- Method Statements
- Waste Management Plans
- Pollution Prevention Plans
- Ecological Management Plans
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and assessments.
- Support operations in achieving compliance and best practice.
5. Sustainability & Net Zero
- Develop and implement sustainability strategies.
- Lead carbon reduction and net-zero initiatives.
- Monitor and report environmental performance metrics.
- Driving initiatives for:
- Resource efficiency
- Waste reduction
- Energy efficiency
- Circular economy principles
- Support ESG reporting requirements.
6. Biodiversity & Natural Capital
- Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) compliance.
- Develop environmental enhancement initiatives.
- Liaise with ecological consultants and advocate for sustainable land management.
- Support natural capital assessments and habitat protection.
7. Incident Management
- Lead investigations into environmental incidents and non-conformances.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Report to regulatory bodies as required.
- Analyze incident trends and provide insights for leadership.
8. Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with:
- Clients
- Regulators
- Supply chain partners
- Local authorities
- Community stakeholders
- Represent the business during environmental audits and reviews.
- Support environmental aspects of client bids and framework submissions.
9. Training & Competence
- Develop and deliver environmental awareness programmes.
- Support team competency development through coaching and mentoring.
- Promote best practice and lessons learned.
Key Accountabilities
- Environmental legal compliance in England & Wales.
- Modernization and maintenance of ISO 14001 certification.
- Delivery of environmental objectives, targets, and KPIs.
- Driving environmental incident reduction.
- Enhancing regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.
- Advancing sustainability & carbon reduction programmes.
- Ensuring the effectiveness of environmental governance and assurance.
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Degree in:
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Sustainability
- Ecology (or related discipline)
- IEMA membership (Practitioner (PIEMA) or Full Member (MIEMA))
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor qualification
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable Qualifications
- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) qualification
- Professional membership via:
- IEMA
- CIWEM
- CIEEM (or equivalent)
- NEBOSH Environmental Management certificate
- Carbon Management qualification
- Environmental Impact Assessment experience
- Biodiversity Net Gain certification
Essential Experience
- Significant environmental management experience in:
- Infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction, or engineering sectors
- Direct experience with ISO 14001 management systems
- Working with regulatory bodies and statutory authorities
- Supporting major infrastructure projects
- Environmental auditing, compliance management, and incident investigations
- Environmental strategy development
Desirable Experience
- Power Transmission & Distribution sector experience
- Experience with:
- National Grid
- DNOs (Distribution Network Operators)
- Utility frameworks
- Telecommunications infrastructure background
- Renewable energy project experience
- ESG & sustainability reporting expertise
- Biodiversity Net Gain implementation experience
Key Skills & Competencies
- Leadership, strategic thinking
- Strong influencing and stakeholder management
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Decision-making & commercial awareness
- Expertise in:
- Environmental legislation
- ISO 14001 standards
- Environmental auditing
- **Sustainability & carbon reducRc-106s))
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail and independent/collaborative work
Key Performance Measures
- Environmental incident frequency and severity
- Audit scores (ISO 14001, regulatory)
- Regulatory compliance rate
- Achievement of environmental KPIs
- Carbon reduction performance
- Biodiversity & sustainability programme delivery
- Client environmental performance scores
Why Join United Infrastructure?
We at United Infrastructure:
- Invest in our people, recognizing our workforce as our most valuable asset.
- Are proud of fostering growth, learning, and adaptability.
- Encourage challengers, innovators, and employees who embrace change.
- Create a supportive environment fostering creativity and professional freedom.
Join us on this exciting journey as we build a connected, sustainable future!
United Infrastructure operates a direct hiring model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Please apply directly or be introduced. No fees apply.
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Skills
Environmental Leadership
ISO 14001
Environmental Legislation
Sustainability
Carbon Management
Environmental Auditing
Stakeholder Management
Biodiversity Net Gain
Risk Management
Incident Investigation
Strategic Thinking
Communication Skills
Analytical Problem-Solving
Commercial Awareness
Coaching and Mentoring
Decision Making