Shirley Parsons are partnering with a leading UK construction group to appoint an Environmental Lead for a 12-month sabbatical cover. This is an exciting opportunity to maintain environmental oversight on high-impact projects across London and the South East.
Why this role?
As the Environmental Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring that ongoing construction projects adhere to the highest environmental standards. This role focuses on maintaining current practices, with a strong emphasis on compliance and day-to-day environmental management. Working closely with project teams, you’ll ensure that all necessary checks and regulations are met across several major developments.
This position offers the chance to step into a senior role with one of the UK’s most established construction groups, where you’ll help ensure the company continues to deliver sustainable, compliant projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Environmental Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with environmental regulations, focusing on regulatory requirements and sustainability standards.
* Monitoring & Auditing: Conduct routine environmental checks and audits across multiple sites, maintaining best practices in line with current regulations.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent and complaint approach to environmental management.
* Team Leadership: Manage a small team of three direct reports, providing guidance and fostering a culture of accountability and sustainability.
* Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records and reports, ensuring transparency and compliance across all projects.
What We’re Looking For:
* Environmental Expertise: Strong understanding of environmental compliance within the construction sector.
* Proven Leadership: Ability to manage environmental practices across multiple sites, while leading a team and supporting their professional development.
* Adaptability & Collaboration: Comfortable working closely with various teams, while demonstrating leadership responsibility and decision-making.
* Organised & Detail-Oriented: Skilled in maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring environmental regulations are met without compromise.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting construction projects in the UK while ensuring that environmental standards are upheld. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and full access to the company’s benefits package.