Civil Engineer

Talk Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is looking for a Sustainability Consultant to work on civil engineering projects. This role involves coordinating sustainability data, supporting Net Zero strategies, and contributing to carbon reporting. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or interest in sustainable design. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and significant career growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Bonuses twice a year

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in civil engineering principles affecting materials and carbon.
• Understanding of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sustainability data collection across Civil Engineering design teams.
• Support Net Zero strategy delivery through identifying carbon hotspots.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners to improve carbon data quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Passion for sustainable design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Revit

BIM modelling

Job description

Civil Engineer Sustainability Consultant / Sustainability Coordinator - Civil Engineering / Infrastructure projects - Northamptonshire + Hybrid / Remote

Previous Sustainability role experience not essential, excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer to transfer into a full time Sustainability Coordinator role, training provided, opportunity to join one of the UK's most successful Tier 1 building & civil engineering main contractors, with a very strong and fast growing forward order book.

Role:

Sustainability Consultant / Coordinator (Civils & Infrastructure)

Duties:

• Coordinate LCA (Life cycle assessments) and sustainability data collection across design and project teams in the Civil Engineering sector.
• Translate technical civil design drawings and procurement data to calculate embodied carbon and other sustainability reporting metrics.
• Support in sustainability-related tender submissions for Civils and Infrastructure schemes.
• Contribute to company Net Zero and ESG reporting, ensuring robust and accurate data.
• Support Net Zero strategy delivery by identifying carbon hotspots and opportunities for reduction through design and material selection.
• Work closely with design, commercial and delivery teams to integrate low‑carbon thinking into early‑stage planning.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners to improve carbon data quality and encourage sustainable material sourcing.
• Stay up to date with standards and guidance from PAS 2080, UKGBC, RICS, ICE, and National Highways.
• Support the development of sustainability case studies and initiatives across projects.
• Act as a Sustainability Champion, influencing site teams to adopt greener practices.

COMPANY:

• Leading Tier 1 Building & Civil Engineering main contractor, this is such a desirable and rare opportunity based on the following:
• Very low staff turnover, excellent sign that they look after their staff.
• The company has lots of repeat business and negotiated work. So very stable workload.
• Professional & friendly team environment.
• Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Big enough to keep you busy, but not too big, excellent option if you are fed up of being treated like just another number. They have a close knit team.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through a period of organic growth.
• Excellent salary and benefits package including, car allowance / competitive pension / x 2 bonuses a year which are as good as guaranteed.

Location:

Role is a mix of Northampton office, site visits and remote work.

Requirements:

• Previous work as a Civil Engineer or similar related construction professional role with an interest to transfer experience into a full-time sustainability focussed role.
• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• A genuine passion for sustainable design, low‑carbon construction, and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG).
• Ideally at least 1‑2 years of practical experience of civil engineering principles and how they influence materials, methods, and embodied carbon.
• Understanding of National Highways or local authority project frameworks is advantageous.
• (Ideal but not essential) Experience in or awareness of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and carbon accounting tools (e.g., OneClick LCA, PAS 2080).
• Excellent analytical, critical‑thinking and communication skills.
• Desire to innovate and continuously improve — challenging traditional construction methods to find greener, smarter solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CAD, Revit, or BIM modelling is desirable.

Remuneration:

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus

The successful Civils Sustainability Coordinator will receive the remuneration as above. To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.