Job Description:

Sustainability Manager

Essex + travel to sites | Competitive Salary + Package

Must have construction experience

I am working with a Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, in the recruiting of a Sustainability Manager. This role focuses on driving high technical standards, embedding sustainabiliy into project delivery, and influencing and guiding the team through the sustainability fuction to meet both company expectations and client requirements.

They are looking for someone who values and promotes the benefits of sustainability within the construction industry, can communicate to senior business individuals, project team members and externally in forums.

Working on a range of commercial, residential, mixed-use and hospitality developments, you'll play a key role in embedding sustainable practices across the project lifecycle while working alongside project teams, consultants and clients.

The Role

As a Sustainability Manager, you'll provide technical guidance and ensure sustainability targets are achieved across multiple projects. Reporting into the Sustainability Manager, you'll support the delivery of environmental initiatives and promote best practice throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sustainability initiatives across live construction projects.
• Manage and coordinate BREEAM assessments from design through to completion.
• Support whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments.
• Promote circular economy principles and sustainable material selection.
• Assist with social value reporting and environmental performance monitoring.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure sustainability requirements are achieved.
• Support bid submissions and contribute to sustainability strategies for new projects.
• Engage with subcontractors and design teams to improve environmental performance.

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Sustainability Advisor role within construction.
• Previous large or medium scale project experience.
• Ability to lead a professional team of consultants.
• Strong knowledge of BREEAM.
• Experience with embodied carbon or whole-life carbon assessments.
• Understanding of circular economy principles and sustainable construction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of WELL, ISO14001 or Net Zero strategies would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering prestigious projects.
• Career progression within a growing sustainability team.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-profile developments.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Support with continued professional development.

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Tia Bairam at (url removed)