Environmental Sustainability Manager
General information
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Technology & Sustainability Team on the M54 project, where we are responsible for creating a vital 1.6‑mile link road between the M54 and M6, complete with upgraded junctions and three new bridges. This direct motorway connection will reduce congestion and strengthen regional connectivity.
We are currently looking for an Environmental Sustainability Manager to lead environmental excellence during the planning phases on the M54 project in the West Midlands. This role is ideal for a passionate and motivated professional who can drive high standards, shape environmental management systems and plans, coordinate specialist environmental inputs, and build strong relationships across delivery teams and with customers. You’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance with planning requirements, environmental legislation, and sustainability standards.
As the Environmental Sustainability Manager, you will:
- Lead the delivery of high-quality environmental management on a major infrastructure scheme.
- Identify, assess and clearly communicate environmental risks, opportunities and priorities.
- Manage environmental specialists, consultants and supply chain partners to develop management plans and meet environmental commitments and requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the customer and Scheme Delivery Partners to enhance environmental management systems and share best practice, lessons learned and innovation.
- Support the Infrastructure Lead Environmental Sustainability Manager and wider environmental sustainability team in delivering continuous improvement initiatives and best practice projects.
- Oversee the development and rollout of effective environmental training for project teams.
- Act as Skanska’s environmental lead with clients, local authorities and regulators, building strong relationships and supporting effective communication and collaboration.
We are looking for:
- Degree qualified in an environmental or related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience.
- Previous experience in the construction industry or in a similar environmental role within a related sector.
- Proven experience delivering environmental management on major construction or infrastructure projects, ideally during the planning stage.
- Full membership of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or another relevant professional body.
- A full driving licence and willingness to travel across projects and contracts within the region.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
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