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ERM

Managing Consultant – Environmental Construction Manager

ERM

Managing Construction Environmental Manager leading compliance for ERM, the world’s largest sustainability-focused advisory firm. Supporting major UK infrastructure and renewable-energy projects through site oversight, audits, mitigation, and stakeholder coordination.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeGlasgow • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Construction Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and regulations while effectively managing environmental risks and stakeholder relationships. Proficient in implementing and monitoring Environmental Management Plans and conducting audits and inspections to uphold environmental standards.

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Construction Environmental ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironmental Impact AssessmentStakeholder ManagementISO 14001 Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Environmental Management PlansEnvironmental AuditsIncident InvestigationsRegulatory CompliancePollution PreventionBiodiversity ManagementWater Quality ManagementNoise ManagementAir Quality ManagementWaste Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organisational SkillsMentoring ExperienceStakeholder Engagement
Certifications & Qualifications
IEMA MembershipCIWEM MembershipCIEEM MembershipCEnv QualificationInternal Auditor QualificationLead Auditor Qualification
Industry Keywords
UK Infrastructure SectorMajor Infrastructure ProjectsTransmission and DistributionRenewable EnergyHydrogen ProjectsEnvironmental MonitoringCompliance AssessmentsConstruction ComplianceEnvironmental Management SystemsProject Environmental Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead Construction Environmental Manager services on major infrastructure and energy projects during construction
  • Act as the primary environmental representative on-site
  • Advise and support construction teams, contractors, and project management personnel
  • Ensure construction complies with consent conditions, permits, licences, approved management plans, and project commitments
  • Implement and manage Construction Environmental Management Plans and topic-specific environmental management plans
  • Monitor environmental commitments, mitigation measures, and legal obligations
  • Conduct site inspections, compliance audits, and environmental monitoring
  • Investigate environmental incidents, non-conformances, complaints, and near misses
  • Maintain environmental compliance records and documentation
  • Manage risks involving protected species, water quality, waste, pollution, noise, air quality, and biodiversity
  • Deliver environmental inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions
  • Coordinate monitoring programmes and mitigation and enhancement measures
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, specialists, regulators, and other stakeholders
  • Prepare compliance reports, performance dashboards, audit findings, and management updates
  • Support regulator inspections, client audits, and independent compliance reviews
  • Mentor junior environmental professionals
  • Contribute to business development and proposal preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in construction environmental management, environmental compliance, environmental advisory, or project environmental delivery within the UK infrastructure sector
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience supporting or leading environmental management during construction of major infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulatory compliance, and environmental management systems
  • Experience implementing and monitoring Construction Environmental Management Plans and environmental controls
  • Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment commitments and practical mitigation and monitoring implementation
  • Experience with environmental audits, inspections, compliance assessments, and incident investigations
  • Understanding of pollution prevention, ecology, biodiversity, water quality, waste, noise, air quality, and protected species management
  • Experience collaborating with contractors, construction managers, engineers, project managers, and environmental specialists
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work on project sites
  • Experience in transmission and distribution, renewable energy, hydrogen, or other major infrastructure projects preferred
  • Professional membership of IEMA, CIWEM, CIEEM, CEnv, or equivalent desirable
  • Internal or Lead Auditor qualification desirable
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 desirable
  • Experience with regulatory inspections and relevant UK authorities desirable
  • Line management, mentoring, or supervisory experience desirable
  • Experience in principal contractor or EPC contractor environments desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Inclusive workplace and equal opportunities
  • Accommodations and adjustments during the selection process
  • Tools, support, and adjustments to succeed after joining
  • Ongoing development across technical, business, and personal growth subject areas
  • Opportunities to build a career in sustainability
  • Professional mentoring and development opportunities