Head of Environment and Sustainability
United Infrastructure
Head of Environment and Sustainability
United Infrastructure
UK infrastructure construction and maintenance provider
Our Utilities Infrastructure business is looking to recruit a Head of Environment & Sustainability to lead and embed a forward-thinking environmental and sustainability strategy across our operations.
This role is pivotal in driving sustainable delivery across water and gas infrastructure projects, ensuring we minimise environmental impact while supporting long-term infrastructure resilience and regulatory compliance. A strong Environmental background is essential.
Essential: Proven experience working within pipeline, civils, or utilities sectors, with a strong focus on water and/or gas infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development:
Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with the organisation’s values, with a strong emphasis on environmental protection, carbon reduction, and sustainable infrastructure delivery across water and gas networks.
Policy Implementation:
Create and implement robust environmental policies and practices that embed sustainable, low-impact working methods across pipeline, civils, and utilities operations.
Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards within the utilities sector. Conduct audits and prepare detailed sustainability and environmental performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with internal teams, supply chain partners, clients, and regulatory bodies to promote sustainability initiatives and deliver environmentally responsible infrastructure solutions.
Data & Metrics:
Monitor, analyse, and report on key sustainability metrics including carbon emissions, energy use, waste, and environmental performance across water and gas projects.
Carbon Reporting:
Lead the implementation of a carbon accounting system to capture Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, enabling data-driven decisions and supporting science-based targets and net-zero commitments.
Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate environmental risks associated with pipeline, civils, and utilities activities, ensuring minimal ecological impact and sustainable project delivery.
Awareness & Training:
Drive environmental awareness and training programmes to embed a strong sustainability culture across the organisation and project teams.
Innovation:
Research and implement innovative technologies and practices to enhance sustainability performance, particularly in water and gas infrastructure delivery.
Chartered or working towards membership of IEMA, CIWEM or equivalent
10+ years’ experience in environment / sustainability roles within infrastructure or construction
Strong expertise in EIA, carbon reduction, climate resilience, biodiversity net gain
Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation and standards
Experience implementing and managing ISO 14001
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Commercial awareness and ability to embed sustainability into project delivery
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification (MSc or equivalent)
Experience working on major infrastructure programmes or frameworks
ESG reporting and sustainability strategy development experience
If you are an experienced Environment and Sustainability professional seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:
How to Apply:
If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!
As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.
Salary Range / Charge Rate: 80000-90000
Salary Category: £75,000 - £99,999
UK infrastructure construction and maintenance provider
United Infrastructure provides critical infrastructure solutions in the UK for water, energy, power, telecoms, and property services, with two main arms: Utility Infrastructure and Social Infrastructure. It wins revenue by securing contracts for large projects and long-term maintenance frameworks, including social housing repairs and major energy/utility schemes such as a CO2 pipeline. The company differentiates itself by pursuing acquisitive growth to broaden its technical capabilities and capabilities across multiple sectors, plus its focus on large, long-dated contracts. Its goal is to strengthen its position in the critical infrastructure and energy transition space by expanding its technical footprint and customer base through selective acquisitions and steady project delivery.
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