Location
Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. Based at our Nottingham office with regular travel to sites and some hybrid working.

Hours
Full Time - hours to be agreed.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Willmott Dixon is seeking an Environmental and Sustainability Manager to support the East Midlands region. You will work closely with project teams to provide environmental support and expertise at all stages of projects from work winning to completion. Joining our award-winning multidisciplinary Sustainability Team, you will report to the Regional Sustainability Lead for the Construction Midlands business. Your role includes supporting the delivery of our ambitious Now or Never Sustainability Strategy, engaging with supply chain partners and customers to identify and manage project risks and opportunities. You will lead the implementation of our Risk Management System across projects and ensure our people are engaged, trained, and competent to deliver our environmental ambitions.

Key responsibilities include providing specialist environmental support, ensuring compliance with Group, Division, Company and project procedures and targets for environmental impact reduction, and maintaining the ISO 14001:2015 management system certification. You will develop a culture supportive of sustainability ambitions, ensure accurate and timely submission of environmental and sustainability KPIs, provide technical input into project bids and business strategy, oversee compliance through audits, and upskill project teams on managing environmental risk. Additionally, you will assist with certifiable sustainable assessment methodologies such as BREEAM, FitWell, and WELL.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who thrives in an empowered environment valuing initiative and innovative thinking, with strong communication and relationship management skills and a genuine interest in environmental sustainability.

Experience
Previous experience in an environmental role within the construction industry. Experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective actions. Practical application and previous experience maintaining ISO 14001 certification. Demonstrable experience in environmental management and regulatory compliance. Good working knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory requirements. Valid driving licence.

About you
A proactive self-starter invigorated by challenges who thrives in an empowered environment. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Energetic interest in environmental sustainability. Ability to engage, train, and coach project teams effectively.

Qualifications
Relevant degree or professional qualification in environmental management, environmental science, sustainability, or a related discipline is desirable. Sustainability experience including knowledge of carbon reduction, waste management, energy efficiency, water use, biodiversity, and resource efficiency is advantageous.