Environmental and Sustainability Officer

Location: Stockport Salary: Competitive Hours: 39 hours per week Sector: Energy / Power Generation We are currently working with an established and growing business within the energy and power generation sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Officer to join their SHEQ team. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental or sustainability professional to take ownership of the organisation’s environmental management, carbon reduction and sustainability programmes, whilst playing a key role in supporting their wider Net Zero ambitions.

You will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the company's environmental and sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, international standards and customer requirements. You’ll have a broad remit covering ISO 14001, carbon accounting, Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, climate adaptation, sustainability reporting and tender support.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and continually improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Lead environmental audits, compliance activities and incident investigations. Develop and implement carbon reduction initiatives supporting 2030 and 2050 Net Zero targets. Manage Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, carbon footprinting and greenhouse gas reporting. Lead Scope 3 supply chain mapping and supplier engagement. Produce sustainability reports, KPIs and environmental performance data. Support climate risk, resilience and adaptation initiatives. Provide environmental and sustainability support for tenders, PQQs and Carbon Reduction Plans. Develop environmental policies, procedures and training. Work closely with operational teams, senior leadership, customers and suppliers.About You Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline. Full membership of IEMA or CIWEM. Proven experience with ISO 14001 and environmental management systems. Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, ISO 14064 and Scope 3 emissions. Experience with Carbon Reduction Plans / PPN 06/21. Good understanding of environmental legislation and sustainability reporting. Experience undertaking environmental audits and producing environmental data/KPIs. Strong communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills. Experience within energy, engineering, construction, utilities or manufacturing would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation operating within the energy and power generation sector, where you will have genuine ownership of environmental and sustainability initiatives.

The role offers the opportunity to influence the company's carbon reduction strategy, Net Zero journey and environmental performance, whilst working closely with operational teams, senior leadership, customers and commercial functions.

If you're an experienced Environmental or Sustainability professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact across environmental management, carbon and sustainability, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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