Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager – Technical Lead NOWOŚĆ

Your team
BAM operates a flexible working policy.
The role requires a minimum site presence of four days a week, based out of offices in the Huddersfield area.Making Possible

• Lead and manage the environment team covering multiple route sections.
• Provide line management to Environment Managers, Advisors, Apprentices, and Data staff.
• Carry out administrative functions such as 1-1s and regular team meetings.
• Mentor and develop BAM colleagues, creating clear progression and recognition pathways.
• Ensure third-party resources are positioned in supportive roles where they add value without driving critical processes.
• Ensure legal compliance and alignment with Network Rail standards (e.g. NR/L2/ENV/015) and client requirements.
• Work closely with the Environmental Compliance Manager to ensure successful ESMP sign-off and implementation, robust monitoring, inspections, and audits.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent reporting of environmental data through the EPI Data Manager and Data Admin.
• Track and present performance against KPIs, identifying risks, opportunities, and lessons learned.
• Oversee and provide technical guidance on major environmental incidents and investigations.
• Promote continuous improvement in waste management and pollution prevention.
• Act as the primary environmental lead and EPI reporting contact.
• Represent BAM in Alliance and client meetings, building trusted relationships with the PMO, Functional Director, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Champion the environmental agenda across project teams, ensuring visibility and influence in decision-making.

What do you bring to the role?

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in rail.
• CEnv and MISEP (or equivalent).
• Senior-level experience managing environmental teams on major infrastructure – preferably rail projects.
• NEC3 contract management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, client standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop colleagues at all levels.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility to influence senior leadership.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• A wide range of family-friendly policies.
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance.
• 8% matched pension contributions.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• 26 days holiday.
• 2 wellbeing days.
• 1 volunteering day.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.