Sustainability Manager

Description

The successful candidate will act as the project sustainability subject matter expert — supporting construction operations, guiding project teams through BREEAM, LEED and Low Carbon Construction requirements, and ensuring the business continues to build in line with its sustainability strategy,

• Identify and escalate risks to meeting certification targets.
• Undertake site visits and inspections to ensure compliance and promote best practice.
• Engage with the supply chain to ensure certification evidence is gathered on time.
• Produce project environmental and sustainability documentation such as Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Pollution Incident Response Plans.
• Share knowledge and promote process improvement across the business for BREEAM and other certifications.
• Support teams with planning conditions and sustainability KPIs.
• Serve as the key contact for assigned projects, providing sustainability and environmental guidance to construction teams.
• Manage and maintain certification trackers to ensure compliance and auditability.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and consultants regarding certification progress and requirements.
• Integrate sustainability objectives into day-to-day project operations.
• Champion continuous improvement and drive sustainability initiatives across the business.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal sustainability and environmental training.
• Support teams in understanding and achieving certification targets (BREEAM, LEED).
• Support the Head of ESG with delivery and performance monitoring of the company’s sustainability strategy.
• Monitor and report monthly on project sustainability performance and progress.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Environmental Management System and ESG documentation.

Requirements

• Relevant environmental or sustainability qualifications (IEMA, BREEAM Assessor, or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working on construction projects with a sustainability or environmental focus.
• Strong understanding of sustainability standards and frameworks such as BREEAM, LEED, and ISO 14001.

Benefits

M40 Corridor

£50,000 - £60,000 + 10% c/a + package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance