Regional Environment Manager

As a Regional Environment Manager, you will lead the sustainability agenda across a varied project portfolio in Southern England. Overseeing a team of Environment Advisors, you will guide project leaders and delivery teams in best practices, compliance, and innovation within environmental management.

Key sectors covered by this role include:

• Nuclear & Green Energy
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Data Centres
• Defence
• Rail

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide expert environmental sustainability advice across multiple construction projects.
• Team Development: Manage, mentor, and support Environmental Advisors to ensure consistent delivery of environmental requirements.
• Project Delivery: Oversee environmental performance from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as the primary escalation point for environmental challenges and provide technical support across the region.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, and compliance with governance processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with consent-granting bodies to secure approvals and manage regulatory requirements.
• Innovation & Best Practice: Capture lessons learned, produce case studies, and advance sustainability initiatives.
• Incident & Risk Management: Lead investigations of environmental incidents and coordinate emergency response.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Deliver workshops and training sessions to promote environmental best practices.
• Industry Representation: Represent Laing O’Rourke in industry forums to stay at the forefront of sustainability trends.

About You

Experience:

• Proven experience managing environmental performance on construction projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and sustainability assessment tools such as BREEAM and LEED.

Leadership:

• Motivational leader with coaching and mentoring skills to empower teams.

Adaptability:

• Positive and proactive in managing change and evolving sustainability standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Membership in a professional body such as IEMA, IES, or CIEEM is preferred.

Flexibility:

• Willingness to travel to various project sites within the region.