Research Manager 

SuDS / Blue Green Infrastructure Research Manager – Sustainable Water and Environment

Salary range: £40k - £50k depending on experience  | Full time | Permanent role
Location: Flexible including home based | UK-based

We are looking for a Research Manager to support this critical part of the CIRIA portfolio. Using your knowledge, expertise and understanding of the water / environment industry, you will contribute to supporting the needs of the infrastructure sector in the face of climate change, sustainability goals, and technological innovation. The role requires initiative, team-working, confidence with public speaking, the commercial acumen to build successful business relationships and the personality to build strong professional networks. Your work will include supporting the sustainable water and environment team with ongoing projects, running Communities of Practice, and leading new or existing research initiatives.  

The ideal candidate will bring initiative, a collaborative approach and confidence in public speaking, alongside the commercial awareness needed to build strong business relationships and develop effective professional networks.

So if you’re passionate about sustainability, innovation and making a real impact across the built and natural environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visa applications. 
Candidates available for immediate start are preferred.
Deadline to apply: 29 June 2026. Interviews will be held in early July.

To apply please send a CV and a covering letter outlining why you want to work for us and describing why you are a good fit and email [email protected] with a subject line reference - Research Manager.
Applications without covering letters will be rejected. 

Strictly no agencies please.