Environmental & Sustainability Manager

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Our client, a large Tier 1 company in the rail sector, is currently seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager on a long-term contract basis. The role, based in Manchester with flexible working options including some hybrid arrangements, is part of a significant infrastructure project and operates inside IR35.

• Supporting leaders and operational teams in reducing the environmental impact of company operations
• Providing specialist environmental advice, knowledge, technical compliance and being the environmental focal point
• Supporting and enabling the maintenance of the ISO 14001 certification of integrated management systems
• Identifying environmental risks and opportunities, improving understanding of site activities' interaction with the environment, and determining effective operational control measures
• Undertaking environmental applications as required (authorised waste, consents to discharge/abstract)
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and client representatives

• Good understanding of environmental management principles, environmental impact assessment, and life cycle assessment
• Experience in environmental permission application and supervision (Protected Species, authorised waste, water abstraction, and effluent discharge)
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and relevant environmental legislation
• Experience in environmental performance monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and making improvement recommendations
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Environment, Sustainability, or Engineering
• Practitioner Environmentalist (PIEMA)

If you are an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager looking for a new opportunity to work with a dynamic team on a major infrastructure project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented team in Manchester.