Environment Manager

Environment Manager – Great Grid Upgrade

Location: Birmingham (with national travel required)

Be part of transforming the UK's energy future.

Are you passionate about driving environmental sustainability in major infrastructure projects? Do you have the expertise to lead a team in delivering outstanding environmental performance across complex construction programmes?

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Environment Manager to join our team on National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade (GGU) – one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, designed to revolutionise how we deliver clean, green energy across the country.

This is a unique opportunity to lead environmental performance on a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), working within a collaborative partnership alongside some of the industry's leading contractors, consultants, and sustainability professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Performance: Manage environmental risks and ensure best practice across all project phases – from design through delivery.
• Drive Sustainability Goals: Support Laing O'Rourke's net-zero ambitions by delivering carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and biodiversity enhancement.
• Management Systems: Develop and implement ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management Systems (EMS), policies, and procedures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, regulators, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams to achieve compliance and deliver positive environmental outcomes.
• Incident & Risk Management: Lead investigations, reporting and corrective actions following environmental incidents or non-conformances.
• Mentorship & Training: Build and manage a team of environmental professionals, providing coaching and development opportunities.
• Data & Reporting: Oversee environmental data collection, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Experience: Proven track record in managing environmental performance on large infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of environmental legislation and management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 50001).
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of BREEAM, Biodiversity Net Gain, and carbon reduction strategies. Familiarity with ISO 20400 and PAS 2080 standards is advantageous, along with experience in the power and transmission sector.

• Leadership: Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to set clear goals, establish and inspire teams, and empower others to deliver high environmental standards. 
• Adaptability: A proactive and positive approach to change management, helping teams to adapt to evolving project needs and sustainability standards. 
• Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Management/Sciences, Sustainability, or related field. Membership of a professional body such as IEMA, IES, or CIEEM is preferred. 
• Willingness to Travel: Ability and willingness to travel nationally across various project sites. 

Apply now to take a leading role in one of the UK's most important energy infrastructure programmes and help deliver a greener, more sustainable future.

Learn more about the programme: The Great Grid Upgrade

About Us:    

Laing O'Rourke is dedicated to being a recognised leader in innovation and excellence in the construction industry. We focus on delivering projects that leave a lasting positive environmental legacy, driven by technical excellence in design, manufacturing, and construction. 

We offer a competitive remuneration package (base salary + car/travel allowance) with access to PMI; enhanced pension and parental leave schemes; Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection; 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; professional development opportunities and more!   

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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