Environmental Manager
Environmental managers make sure an organization systematically captures, complies with and improves its environmental impact. They build environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 or EMAS), steer operational environmental protection and ensure compliance. Here's what the role involves.
Key takeaways
- Environmental managers build environmental management systems (ISO 14001, EMAS) and steer operational environmental protection.
- They ensure compliance with environmental law and improve resource, energy and waste performance.
- Technical understanding, diligence and knowledge of the relevant standards and rules are key.
The sector in numbers
Based on every role we've tracked in this field on baito, not just the ones open right now.
What does an environmental manager do?
Environmental managers — often also environmental officers — are responsible for operational environmental protection. They build and maintain environmental management systems to standards such as ISO 14001 or EMAS, capture environmental aspects like energy, water, waste and emissions, and derive improvement measures.
A key part of the role is legal certainty: environmental managers keep track of the many environmental regulations, prepare audits and ensure the organization meets its obligations. They are a central interface between engineering, operations and sustainability.
Typical tasks
- Build and maintain the environmental management system (ISO 14001 / EMAS)
- Capture environmental aspects: energy, water, waste, emissions
- Deliver measures for resource conservation and emission reduction
- Monitor and comply with environmental regulations
- Prepare and support internal and external audits
- Train employees and build awareness for environmental topics
What you'll need
Typical are degrees in environmental, engineering or natural sciences, often paired with a qualification as an environmental officer or auditor. Career changers from engineering, quality or occupational safety bring relevant prior knowledge.
- Knowledge of environmental standards (ISO 14001, EMAS) and environmental law
- Technical and scientific understanding
- A careful, structured way of working
- Audit and documentation skills
- Strong communication on the shop floor
Outlook
Environmental management is firmly established in industry, production and increasingly in services. With rising requirements for resource, energy and climate efficiency, demand for qualified environmental managers stays stable.
With experience you take on leadership of an HSE or environmental team, combine the role with energy or occupational-safety management, or move into broader sustainability management.
Salary
Median and typical range from 20 roles that state a salary on baito, gross per year. You'll find concrete ranges in the open positions below.
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