Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental strategies, policies and action plans that sup-port corporate objectives and promote continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with UK, EU and International environmental legislation, regulations and best practice. 
• Maintain up to date knowledge of emerging legislative changes, industry trends and environmental risks. 
• Develop, implement and continually improve Environmental Management Systems to maintain ISO14001 certification. 
• Coordinate initiatives for: Streetworks UK, pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, biodiversity and renewable energy.
• Audit, analyse and report environmental performance to senior management, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders (where required).
• Lead the preparation and publication of environmental reports, assuming overall responsibility for content and quality.
• Support the business with the creation of Environmental Permits. 
• Conduct environmental impact assessments, risk reviews and cost analyses to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and financial exposure.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, local authorities, public bodies and environmental agencies.
• Manage relationships with senior leaders and internal colleagues, ensuring transparency and alignment on environmental priorities.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainability across all organisational levels, fostering a culture of responsibility.
• Participate in environmental education programmes, industry forums and research initiatives to strengthen organisational capabilities and reputation.

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant environmental or sustainability degree or equivalent professional qualification (or evidence of working towards).
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM) (or evidence of working towards).
• 5 years experience working in Senior Environmental with demonstratable ability to provide advice on legislative change and implementing systems to meet such changes. 
• Strong knowledge of UK, EU and international environmental regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience in environmental management within a large, complex organisation 
• Expertise in developing and implementing environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001) and integrated systems.
• Competent in environmental risk assessment, impact assessments (EIA) and ecological constraints.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, auditing and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Good computer skills at Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Teams Tools
• Understand Data and act upon non-compliant issues
• Able to liaise with client and customer stakeholders – both internal and external
• Strong written and verbal communication and people skills
• Full driving licence

• Experience of working in utilities, waste management, infrastructure or industrial sec-tors.
• Understanding of Streetworks UK Requirements and Waste Management Regulations
• Knowledge of carbon management, net zero and sustainability
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities, local authorities, public bodies and environmental agencies.

Salary and Benefits

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