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About the role
Help shape the environmental legacy of some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
The way we generate, connect and consume energy is changing. At National Grid, we're delivering some of the UK's largest and most ambitious offshore infrastructure projects, connecting renewable energy at an unprecedented scale and helping build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
We're looking for an experienced Environmental and Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance and sustainability outcomes across a portfolio of nationally significant projects. Working alongside senior leaders, regulators, delivery partners and specialist teams, you'll influence critical decisions, drive high standards and ensure environmental and sustainability commitments are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in infrastructure that will support communities for generations to come, helping define best practice in environmental stewardship across the UK's energy transition.
What you'll do
- Drive environmental and sustainability performance across a portfolio of major offshore infrastructure projects.
- Lead and develop a team of Environmental and Sustainability Advisors, setting priorities, building capability and providing expert guidance across the portfolio.
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Champion environmental governance, assurance and compliance across National Grid and joint venture delivery teams.
- Build strong relationships with regulators, delivery partners and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and high standards across project delivery.
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Influence project planning, procurement and supply chain activities to strengthen sustainability outcomes and embed best practice.
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Monitor performance across carbon, nature, circular economy and social value, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
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Significant experience leading environmental and sustainability activities within infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction, or engineering environments.
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Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, sustainability standards, governance frameworks, management systems, and compliance requirements.
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A proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, driving environmental and sustainability outcomes across complex programmes and projects.
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Experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams, supported by strong organisational and resource-planning capabilities.
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A genuine passion for environmental and sustainability excellence, with the confidence to take ownership, challenge constructively, and drive continuous improvement.
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Experience working effectively with regulators, local authorities, and other external stakeholders.
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A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.
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Membership of ISEP or another relevant professional body is desirable.
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A full UK driving licence.
What you'll get
- A competitive salary between £65,000 - £75,000 – dependent on capability.
- An annual performance bonus of up to 30% of your eligible earnings in the performance year.
- Job requirement company car.
- 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days.
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
- A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
- Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
- Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
- Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.
About us
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.
Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.
Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.
More Information
This role closes on 30 November 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews to be held week commencing 7 and 14 December 2026.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
