Environment Manager in Brighton, South East

We’re representing a leading UK construction business seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead their sustainability agenda across the South. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping environmental strategies, delivering measurable impact, and embedding sustainability into projects that are transforming communities.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to influence major regional construction projects valued up to £250m while driving the transition towards net zero, circular economy practices, and whole-life carbon reduction. You’ll lead a talented team and work collaboratively with clients, contractors, and industry stakeholders to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your work will directly impact environmental performance and sustainability outcomes:

• Lead & Inspire: Manage and develop a regional environmental team, fostering collaboration and innovation to deliver exceptional results.
• Shape Strategy: Drive the delivery of the environmental strategy, embedding net zero, circular economy, and social value initiatives into every project.
• Deliver Impact: Monitor, analyse, and report on environmental performance data, turning insights into actionable improvements that reduce carbon emissions and waste.
• Champion Compliance: Ensure adherence to environmental legislation, ISO14001 standards, and best practices, influencing stakeholders across all project phases.
• Drive Innovation: Represent the business in industry forums and working groups, shaping solutions that push the boundaries of sustainable construction.

About You

You’ll be a passionate environmental leader with the ability to influence, inspire, and deliver meaningful change:

• Proven Expertise: Expert in managing environmental or sustainability strategies within construction, infrastructure, or a related sector.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of carbon reduction, scope 1-3 emissions, waste hierarchy, and circular economy principles.
• Data-Driven Impact: Skilled at interpreting environmental data and transforming insights into innovative, results-driven solutions.
• Compliance & Leadership: Knowledgeable in environmental legislation and ISO14001, with experience managing audits, incidents, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborative Mindset: A natural communicator who builds trust with stakeholders and thrives on delivering collective success.

Why Apply?

• Influence high-value, high-profile construction projects that shape communities.
• Lead sustainability initiatives that deliver measurable, lasting impact.
• Join a business committed to innovation, wellbeing, and creating a greener future.
• Enjoy flexible working and clear opportunities for personal and professional growth.

If you’re ready to take the lead in driving sustainable change and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028601
Vacancy Owner: Fraser Mclachlan | fraser.mclachlan@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 611339 | (+44) 7485329483

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