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Sustainability Manager

Midlands


Are you an experienced Sustainability Manager looking for your next challenge within a leading construction business?


If so, I’m looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Sustainability Manager to support the delivery of sustainability objectives across projects and the wider business.


This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving sustainability performance, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the construction industry's transition towards a more sustainable future.


What will you be responsible for?

  • Leading and supporting sustainability performance reporting, data validation and work winning activities.
  • Managing carbon reduction strategies and environmental certifications, including BREEAM, WELL and LEED.
  • Monitoring whole life carbon budgets and identifying opportunities for carbon reduction.
  • Driving circular economy initiatives and promoting low-carbon alternatives across projects.
  • Working closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to deliver sustainability targets.
  • Supporting the company’s Net Zero Carbon journey and wider Group Sustainability Strategy.
  • Researching and implementing innovative sustainability solutions across pre-construction, project delivery and handover.


Ideally, you'll have:

  • Strong technical sustainability experience within the construction industry, covering both pre-construction and project delivery.
  • Experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies across multiple projects.
  • A strong understanding of whole life carbon, carbon reduction and circular economy principles.
  • Experience managing BREEAM, WELL or other environmental certification processes.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • A relevant degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.


Essential requirements:

  • BREEAM AP qualification.
  • Valid CSCS card.
  • Desirable experience:
  • WELL AP or LEED AP.
  • IEMA or relevant professional membership.
  • OneClick LCA, SmartWaste, Power BI and advanced Excel.
  • NABERS UK and life cycle assessment experience.


Why this opportunity?

  • This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, influence sustainability strategy and help deliver meaningful environmental improvements across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.


Apply now or get in touch with Charles @ Re:Work