Construction Sustainability Lead: Carbon Reduction

Recruit4staff LTD; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Enhanced Pension

Car allowance

Job summary

Recruit4staff LTD is seeking a Sustainability Adviser to drive sustainability and energy management across construction projects in Cumbria. The role collaborates with project teams, engineers and supply chains to implement carbon reduction plans and ISO 50001 compliance.

Reporting on sustainability performance and supporting bids and operations with sustainability guidance are key aspects. Travel to UK sites may be required, with expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues within the construction industry gained through experience, training or education.
• Good understanding of construction processes and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and designers to develop sustainable solutions.
• Good understanding of carbon reduction planning.
• Experience developing project-specific sustainability management plans.
• Ability to support energy and greenhouse gas emissions data collection, reporting and performance monitoring.
• The Sustainability Adviser must be willing to undertake further professional training and development.
• Degree-level qualification preferred, or relevant equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• The Sustainability Adviser will work closely with project and design teams, stakeholders and the supply chain to develop and implement sustainability, energy management and carbon reduction plans.
• You will support compliance with ISO 50001, contribute to the wider sustainability strategy and identify opportunities for carbon reduction and continuous improvement.
• The Sustainability Adviser will also provide guidance to bid and operational teams on client, local authority and framework sustainability requirements.
• Report monthly on project and business sustainability performance.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Construction industry experience

Collaboration with engineers/designers

Carbon reduction planning

Data collection & reporting

Commitment to training

Education

Degree-level qualification preferred

Job description

Recruit4staff LTD is seeking a Sustainability Adviser to drive sustainability and energy management across construction projects in Cumbria. The role collaborates with project teams, engineers and supply chains to implement carbon reduction plans and ISO 50001 compliance.

Reporting on sustainability performance and supporting bids and operations with sustainability guidance are key aspects. Travel to UK sites may be required, with expenses covered.