Lead Manager – Environmental Engineer

About the Role

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi‑category business with the purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow™ by building a smokeless world. The Lead Manager – Environmental Engineer will play a pivotal role in a vibrant, forward‑thinking team dedicated to advancing environmental compliance. The position involves leading, managing, and supporting both short‑term and long‑term BAT projects, shaping best‑in‑class regulatory and permitting strategies across air, water, and waste, and collaborating with a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Manager and Subject Matter Expert for Environmental Compliance across OpEx and CapEx projects, collaborating with multi‑functional teams to implement and manage compliance programmes in areas such as air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, groundwater, and hazardous waste.
• Identify risks, negotiate and develop innovative mitigation strategies with internal and external stakeholders—including regulatory agencies and legal counsel—to ensure project alignment with business objectives and adherence to environmental regulations.
• Execute and oversee compliance tasks, such as preparing reports, securing permits, managing regulatory inspections, and providing feedback on facility or process changes, while ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Deliver and document compliance training sessions, maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging regulations at all levels, and regularly present findings and recommendations to management and leadership teams.
• Support the company’s sustainability goals with a focus on regulated waste management and waste reduction initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ experience in environmental compliance, with expertise in at least one area such as air quality, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, or hazardous waste.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations, technical reports, perform calculations, and review complex project proposals.
• Demonstrated organisational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills; able to work independently or as a team leader, including direct engagement with regulatory agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and effective communicator across verbal, written, and presentation formats with key stakeholders.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with pre‑ and post‑tax contribution options; company matches 100 % of employee contributions up to 6 % and contributes an additional 3 % regardless of participation.
• Comprehensive health‑ and welfare‑benefits package (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start‑up contribution for employees who elect the high‑deductible health plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions per issue each calendar year for employees and dependents.
• Company‑paid life insurance (1× annual base pay, minimum $50,000) and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2× annual base pay, minimum $50,000).
• Voluntary insurances at group rates (life, AD&D, critical illness, accident, disability buy‑up, auto & home).
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support; Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service.
• On‑site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain locations.
• Charitable giving matching grants program.
• Health‑care concierge service and volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities; company vehicle and mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
• Paid leave: sick/personal time, vacation (15–25 days based on level, prorated first year), holidays (9 company‑recognized + 2 personal), parental leave, funeral leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, jury duty, military, released time for children’s education, community outreach, and other statutory leaves.
• Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture leadership skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement within a transformative environment.