Environment Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Environment Manager to lead the delivery of sustainability performance across a prominent mixed-use estate in Central London. This is a site-based role embedded within a high-performing property management team, offering the opportunity to influence one of the most forward-thinking estates in the UK.

Purpose of the Role

The Environment Manager will be responsible for delivering and supporting the implementation of the estate's sustainability strategy. This will include environmental compliance, stakeholder engagement, performance reporting, and advancing site-wide initiatives related to energy, carbon, biodiversity, social value, and wellbeing. The role requires close collaboration with surveyors, site teams, occupiers, and third-party consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the implementation of the estate's sustainability strategy and coordinate related team efforts.
• Extract, analyse and interpret environmental data (energy, water, waste, air quality) for performance reporting and decision-making.
• Deliver regulatory compliance (e.g., S106 obligations, MEES, ESOS, ISO 14001) and maintain the estate's EPC register.
• Act as a key point of contact for environmental compliance and manage the certified Environmental Management System.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess sustainability performance at the asset level and support interventions for continuous improvement.
• Drive occupier and property team engagement to promote best practices and sustainable operations.
• Lead on external benchmarking, certifications (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, ISO), and sustainability awards.
• Manage and deliver sustainability-focused meetings and workshops across the estate.
• Collaborate with social value, energy, and travel planning leads to ensure integrated delivery of estate-wide sustainability targets.
• Maintain and develop relationships with strategic partners, local authority stakeholders, and community organisations.
• Coordinate specialist assessments and external consultants for air quality, pollution monitoring, energy audits, and green building certifications.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a sustainability/environmental role within the built environment or property sector.
• Strong understanding of environmental data (energy, water, waste, carbon) and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills and ability to present information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, with high standards of written and visual output.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• MSc or MEng in Environmental Management or Sustainability.
• Working towards or membership of IEMA (or equivalent professional body).
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and building standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NABERS, BREEAM).
• Experience with social value reporting, travel planning, and stakeholder engagement.