Environmental Manager

Wilmott Dixon is seeking an Environmental Manager to support the north west region from our regional office in Oldham and live projects. Your primary focus will be to work closely with project teams to provide environmental support and expertise at all stages of our projects from work winning to completion.You will join our award-winning multidisciplinary Sustainability Team and report to the Regional Sustainability Lead for the North.The role includes supporting the delivery of our ambitious Now or Never Sustainability Strategy as well as engaging with supply chain partners and customers to identify and manage project risks and opportunities.You will also lead the implementation of our Risk Management System across projects as well as ensuring our people are engaged, trained and competent to deliver our environmental ambitions.The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter, invigorated by challenges, and thrive in an empowered environment that values initiative and innovative thinking. Good communication and relationship management skills are a must, coupled with an energetic interest in environmental sustainability.ResponsibilitiesProviding specialist environmental support to the business.Compliance and achievement of Group, Division, Company, project, procedures, personal targets, and initiatives for environmental impact reduction.Ensuring that our Environmental Risk Management System is implemented, controlled, and maintained helping to achieve and maintain certification of the company ISO 14001:2015 management system.Develop a culture within the business that is supportive of our sustainability and environmental ambitions.Ensure that environmental and sustainability KPIs are accurately submitted in a timely manner on my projects, provide analysis of data to improve performance against environmental targets.Provide technical environmental input into project winning bids, and assistance with business strategy and project planning.Oversee compliance through audit and control, and work with the business to develop an attractive communications approach.Upskill and coach project teams on managing environmental risk.EssentialMinimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc)Appropriate CSCS card.Full UK driving licence.DesirableEnvironmental related degreeMembership of an environmental institution.Sustainability experienceIn ReturnWe reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel.Additional InformationAt Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.About UsWith over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.