Environmental Manager - Rail Project

Environmental Manager – Rail Project

Location: Bristol / South West
Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Home Working – Negotiable
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Sector: Rail / Infrastructure

Pay: £400 per day CIS

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental Manager to join a long-term rail infrastructure project in the Bristol area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to work on a major rail project, supporting the delivery team to ensure environmental compliance and best practice throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor environmental performance across the project.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, permits and project requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain Environmental Management Plans and associated documentation.
• Carry out environmental inspections, audits and site visits.
• Identify environmental risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide environmental advice and guidance to project teams and site management.
• Monitor areas including waste, water, pollution prevention, ecology, noise and dust.
• Investigate environmental incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and relevant environmental authorities.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and produce reports as required.
• Support the wider project team in achieving environmental targets and sustainability objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as an Environmental Manager/Environmental Advisor, ideally within rail, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within an Environmental Management System.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and environmental assessments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a wider project team.
• Rail experience would be highly advantageous.
• Relevant environmental qualification such as IEMA, CIWEM or equivalent is desirable.
• Relevant rail qualifications, including PTS, would be advantageous.