Social Sustainability Coordinator
Bam Uk & Ireland
Coordinate and deliver social sustainability initiatives across mobility, economy and inclusion.
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Hybrid
Company Size
850 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Civil Engineering
Facilities Management
Property Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Civil Engineering
Railways
Highways
Bridges
Wind Farms
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
research
material development
stakeholder management
engagement delivery
local research
bid support
- Researches, applies and shares knowledge of the latest research relating to their clients, segment or region with colleagues, via the Social Sustainability Centre of Expertise
- Supports the development of new social sustainability materials and programmes, in response to project, regional, segment and UK&I priorities
- Supports and delivers stakeholder management activity as required at a project level
- Supports projects in fulfilling commitments - coordinates and/or delivers engagement relating to Social Mobility activity (employment, education and training), Foundational economy activity (investment in social business and the local economy and volunteering) and Social Inclusion activity (community support and EDI training)
- Communicates how the social value agenda contributes to the wider sustainability and business agendas
- Carries out engagement and research at a local level to inform and support Local Needs Analysis and development of Social Sustainability plans
- Reads research insights shared to the team, and engages in self-led learning to enhance knowledge
- Supports, reviews and provides feedback during bid response development
- Produces case studies/ good new stories to showcase social sustainability
- Produces LNAs, which support regional tenders and supports the Social Sustainability Work Winning Manager on national bids when required
What you bring
ms suite
degree
toms
stakeholder management
social value
community engagement
- Excellent organisation / time management and both written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and experience in National TOMs and expertise in using tools and techniques to assess social value outputs, impact and outcomes.
- Ideally a degree level qualification or equivalent
- Have an understanding of societal, industry and legislative drivers of social value and be informed by thought leadership, best practice and research related to Social Sustainability
- Understands and can support Local Needs Analysis (LNA) development, alongside knowledge of using TOMs to inform decision making, identify opportunities and risks for social value
- A willingness to travel regularly throughout the region, and UK&I as required, and ideally a full UK driving licence
- Experienced in stakeholder management/community engagement and managing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and partners
- Understands what is meant by socially responsible procurement in the context of supply chain management, and how this relates to risk management and opportunity identification
- Understands and is able to explain the relevant legislation and government guidance related to social value in terms of inputs, outputs, outcomes and impacts
- Be highly competent in MS Suite – especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion related to social value and stakeholder management
- Experience of supporting tender submissions, preparing case studies, evidence and gathering and reporting performance data
- Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of social value and social sustainability principles, and performance measurement and reporting
- 8% pension contribution
- Private Health Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
- Generous annual leave to start
- 2 Wellbeing days annually
- Company vehicles (role dependent)
- Paid maternity & paternity leave
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Company
Overview
1958
Year Established
Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.
€6.5b
Annual Revenue
Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.
13,200
Global Workforce
Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.
- Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
- Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
- Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
- Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
- Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
- Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.
2026 Target
Net-Zero Goal
Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.
40% Reduction
Emissions Drop
Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.
35% Social Value
Project Impact
Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.
5 Year A-Rating
CDP Recognition
Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.
- Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
- New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
- Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
- Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
- Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)
30% women by 2030
Gender Representation in Senior Management
Target for gender balance in leadership positions.
- By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)
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