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# Senior Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure - Environment

- **Company:** The Palladium Group
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Program Design Languages
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2926991353-2

## About the Role

Candidates should have experience in the closure phase of the asset lifecycle,
including Post Mining Land Use planning and program design, and demonstrate a
track record of working with diverse mining clients in North America. The
position also supports business development efforts such as strategic planning,
pipeline forecasting, proposal development, partnerships, networking, and
recruitment. Fluency in English and one additional language - French,
Spanish, or Portuguese is required.Location:The position can be based out of Palladium's London office. Applicants
must have current/future work authorization in the UK as visa sponsorship, Criteria:7+ years of senior-level experience in a client-facing management role on large, private/public sector projects, especially relating to mining industry, environmental management, closure, and/or ESG implementation with exposure to climate, nature-based solutions or regional economic development5+ years working directly with mining companies as clientsFluency in English and at least one other language, in either French, Spanish, or Portuguese Masters in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Business Administration, International Development, Politics or related discipline preferredStrong networks in the mining and minerals sectorPreference for experience managing teams across
geographies and culturesProven experience in or on
emerging market issues and/or contextsExperience leading business
development effortsStrong environmental background, including understanding of environmental risks in the mining context and demonstrated experience leading the design and implementation of environmental management plans and/or managing biodiversity, decarbonization, major hazards, tailings, waste, water, air, and rehabilitation effortsIn-house experience working for a mining company preferredCore
Abilities Required:Strong
ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and/or complex
projects/assignments as demonstrated by experience to date Excellent
written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by speaking
engagements and/or written documents produced Financial acumen and the ability to
generate and analyze financial reports and forecasts using
Excel Sound
problem-solving and decision-making skills Demonstrated
commitment to encourage diversity, inclusion, and equity in teams and
programs Experience implementing post mining land use programs and working in the closure and rehabilitation phase of the asset life cycleExperience engaging multisector stakeholders in mining communities and regionsProven ability to apply and adapt models and approaches to catalyzing enduring and inclusive environmental and socioeconomic outcomes in emerging marketsExperience with conceptualizing and writing technical proposals and reports for private sector clients as well as international donors, including both PowerPoint and text documentsExperience with conceptualizing and delivering presentations to small and large groups both in-person and virtuallyApplications will be

## Description

seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure - Environment to
lead team management and provide technical expertise across business
development and project delivery in environmental risk management, impact
strategy, and implementation, particularly within mining, infrastructure,
climate, and nature-based solutions. The role requires strong expertise in
environmental risks in mining, including experience designing and implementing
environmental management plans, and overseeing biodiversity, decarbonization,
major hazards, tailings, waste, water, air, and rehabilitation initiatives., cannot be provided. This role is also posted in the US; however, there is only one position available.Reporting Lines:This role reports to the Director, Sustainable Infrastructure (UK based)Primary
Roles and Responsibilities: Project Management Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused results across complex assignmentsOversee proposal development, budgeting, project planning, implementation, and reporting to ensure timely and effective deliveryIdentify, engage, and manage partners and subcontractors to strengthen technical quality and delivery capacityManage partner and subcontractor performance to ensure contractually compliant delivery of agreed inputs, outputs, and outcomesServe as Project Director, providing quality assurance for deliverables and oversight of budgets, client relationships, and overall project performance Business Development Contribute to the
identification, assessment, and pursuit of new business opportunities with
a focus on opening business with new clients and broadening Palladium's
work in the closure and environmental performance space and ability to
leverage their own network activating new client portfolios quicklyContribute to the preparation of technical
proposals principally targeting private sector and blended finance
opportunities with mining sector clients (focus on impact program design
& implementation, work with standards setting bodies to enhance community
resilience requirements, closure and post mining land use engagements, and
integrated environmental risk and management support etc.) Technical Work Work with the team to develop short-term inputs
and/or consultancy assignments on topics such as environmental risk
management, biodiversity, decarbonization, major hazards, tailings, waste,
water, air quality, rehabilitation, regional economic development, climate
finance and nature-based solutionsLead
technical input into the design, planning and delivery of environmental
and socioeconomic impact initiatives driven by mining companies, including
the development and implementation of environmental management plans and
systems that also engage private sector, impact funders or development
organizations to co-invest in positive impactContribute
to research, analysis and publication of technical reports, case studies,
policy/program approaches, and results summaries on themes related to
environmental risk, community resilience, regional economic development,
post mining land use, closure, rehabilitation, and social and just
transition in emerging marketsHelp to identify, build, and maintain
relationships with partners and consultants that can provide environmental
and technical expertise to Palladium-managed projectsStay current on trends and tendencies in the
mining sector and track structural, governance and ESG target changes for
key clients, including evolving expectations on biodiversity,
decarbonization, tailings, waste, water and closureWork
with others in the EGNC Portfolio to promote and build Palladium's
technical capability, especially regarding integrated environmental and
socioeconomic work with mining companiesEssential, practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our
workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair
treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These
include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender
identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability,
nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any
adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due to
disability, neurodiversity, or for any other circumstance), please email our
team at accessibility@ and we
will be in touch to discuss.Safeguarding - We define
Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our
people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed
to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium
are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to
an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a
rigorous due diligence process.


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