Environmental Programme Lead - Sustainability & Advisory
A growing advisory business working across large-scale development projects is seeking an experienced Environmental Programme Lead to drive delivery, client engagement, and team performance across a diverse project portfolio.
This is a senior role for someone who combines technical depth with commercial awareness, and who is comfortable operating across multiple regions and stakeholder groups.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of a key project portfolio, guiding delivery from early-stage planning through implementation, while ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
Alongside project delivery, you'll play a central role in growing the business, developing client relationships, and shaping the direction of a specialist service offering.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead complex environmental and sustainability programmes across multiple locations
Oversee delivery teams to ensure projects meet technical, regulatory, and commercial objectives
Act as a senior point of contact for clients, providing trusted advisory support
Identify and secure new opportunities through relationship development and market engagement
Manage project performance, including budgets, resourcing, and timelines
Guide and mentor a team of project leaders and technical specialists
Contribute to the evolution of internal processes, tools, and service capabilities
What We're Looking For
Strong background in environmental or sustainability-related disciplines
Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Experience in client-facing roles within advisory, consulting, or project environments
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and project governance
Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting and revenue management
Qualifications & Experience
Postgraduate qualification in Environmental, Sustainability, or related field
Significant experience in project-based environments across infrastructure, resources, or industrial sectors
Experience working across multiple geographies or regions
Professional registration advantageous
Personal Profile
Strategic thinker with strong leadership presence
Commercially aware and opportunity-driven
Strong communicator with stakeholder influence skills
Collaborative and adaptable in fast-moving environments
Motivated by delivering meaningful, real-world impact
Environmental Programme Lead - Sustainability & Advisory
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