Environment & Infrastructure

Build Better Places, Protect What Matters

Environment and Infrastructure roles are vital to the safety, sustainability, and functionality of our communities.

Whether you’re maintaining public spaces, managing transport networks, protecting the environment, or planning future developments, your work helps shape the everyday lives of people across Greater Manchester.

These roles are ideal for people who enjoy practical work, problem-solving, and making a visible impact in their local area.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your role, you might be repairing roads, inspecting buildings, managing green spaces, collecting waste, or helping design new housing developments. You’ll work with colleagues, contractors, and communities to deliver services that are safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible.

Your work will help maintain and improve the infrastructure that supports everyday life across Greater Manchester’s towns, cities, and neighbourhoods.

Skills & Qualities We Look For

In Greater Manchester, we’re building a future where every learner can thrive. That’s why we value professionals who are:

Roles That Keep Greater Manchester Moving

Building Maintenance
Maintaining and repairing public buildings and facilities.
Driving
Operating vehicles to support services such as transport, waste collection, or deliveries.
Engineering
Designing, maintaining, or improving infrastructure and systems.
Environmental Health
Protecting public health through inspections, advice, and enforcement.
Highways
Managing the construction, repair, and safety of roads and footpaths.
Parks & Open Spaces
Caring for green spaces and supporting biodiversity and public enjoyment.
Planning
Guiding development and land use to meet community and environmental needs.
Property Management
Overseeing council-owned buildings, land, and assets.
Regeneration
Revitalising areas through development, investment, and community engagement.
Street Cleaning
Keeping public spaces clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Transport
Coordinating travel infrastructure and public transport services.
Vehicle Maintenance
Servicing and repairing fleet and operational vehicles.
Waste Management
Collecting, processing, and reducing waste in sustainable ways.