Assistant Environmental Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 27, 2026. Skanska scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Technology and Sustainability OU on our Lower Thames Crossing project, based in Thurrock, where we harness digital transformation and innovation to meet ambitious climate goals and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers.
The Lower Thames crossing is the UK’s most significant road infrastructure project in a generation. Skanska is the delivery partner for the ‘Kent Roads’ portion of the project, which connects the southern part of the A2/M2 route to the tunnel approach. It includes the construction of Europe’s widest green bridge, 6km of new road and structures a new public park and 12 miles of new and improved pathways for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
To support this landmark project Skanska is assembling an Environmental Sustainability team and is seeking an Assistant Environmental Sustainability Manager. This role will support the Environmental Sustainability Manager in achieving the project’s environmental objectives and ambitions.
As the Assistant Environmental Manager, you will:
- Communicate Development Consent Order (DCO) environmental requirements to teams and perform compliance inspections.
- Workwith the statutory environmental bodies / consultees.
- Provide environmental training to staff.
- Produce environmental management plans required for the project and ensure they are reviewed and approved by the client, relevant stakeholders and the Secretary of State.
- Develop, maintain, implement and coordinate the review of all Environmental Management System (EMS) documentation at project/contract level.
- Identify key environmental risk, opportunities and KPIs.
- Provide advice and guidance on legal consents, licences and exemptions, while identifying sustainability innovations, cost-saving opportunities and best-practice initiatives.
We are looking for:
- Degree level in appropriate Environmental or relevant discipline or equivalent (e.g. NVQ).
- Experience of the Development Consent Order process.
- Analytical skills with attention to detail to identify environmental risks and mitigation measures.
- Extensive construction industry experience or relevant environmental experience in a similar sector.
- Minimum Practitioner Membership with IEMA or similar professional membership.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
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