Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

Construction, Property and Engineering; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to enhance environmental performance across contracts. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing sustainability strategies, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, and driving initiatives that support clients in achieving their Net Zero objectives. You'll collaborate with stakeholders, conduct site audits, and develop strong relationships while promoting sustainability awareness throughout the organization. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in sustainability and possess the necessary expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedding sustainability and environmental strategies.
• Strong background in Facilities Management or Projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives and develop solutions for Net Zero goals.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Management Systems and legislation.

Skills

Environmental Legislation

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Effective Communication

Proactivity

Self-Motivation

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Sustainability Understanding

Financial Acumen

Business Development

Education

IEMA Environmental Management Certification

ISO 14001 Awareness

Microsoft Office Proficiency

IOSH Leading or Managing Sustainably

IOSH/NEBOSH Certification

PTLLS Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR

Role Overview: The Environmental and Sustainability Advisor is responsible for enhancing environmental performance across the contract by designing, implementing, and monitoring sustainability strategies. This role involves leading sustainability initiatives and developing solutions to support clients in achieving their Net Zero goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with Environmental Management Systems and relevant legislation.
2. Collect environmental and sustainability data and generate reports.
3. Advise on pollution prevention, waste reduction, and environmental incident management.
4. Support FM and Project teams with sustainability and environmental considerations.
5. Collaborate with clients to align with their Net Zero sustainability strategies.
6. Stay informed on sustainable initiatives, energy efficiency, and retrofit opportunities.
7. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
8. Conduct site audits and duty of care assessments for subcontractors.
9. Work with the QSHE team to assess and mitigate operational risks.
10. Raise awareness and improve sustainability performance across operational teams.
11. Generate key performance reports to fulfill compliance obligations.
12. Lead Social Value Responsibility (SVR) efforts and encourage team participation.
13. Create case studies demonstrating sustainability improvements and carbon reductions.
14. Promote sustainability awareness through training, briefings, and campaigns.
15. Develop the sustainability strategy and action plan.
16. Identify and support new sustainability opportunities with the Business Development Team.
17. Maintain a pipeline of sustainability projects to achieve Net Zero objectives.
18. Assist site teams in preparing Sustainability Management Plans.
19. Assess environmental impacts across projects and FM service delivery.

Health and Safety:

Champion a strong Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety standards through regular site audits.

Candidate Profile

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation (Essential)
• Leadership abilities (Essential)
• Technical expertise (Essential)
• Effective communication skills (Essential)
• Enthusiastic and proactive (Essential)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently (Essential)
• Strong attention to detail (Essential)
• Analytical and numerically skilled (Essential)
• Good understanding of sustainability (Essential)
• Financial acumen (Desirable)
• Business development experience (Desirable)

Experience:

• Background in Facilities Management or Projects
• Proven experience embedding sustainability and environmental strategies in an organization.
• Track record of delivering sustainability initiatives with measurable carbon footprint reductions.
• Experience in sustainability and retrofit management best practices.

Qualifications:

• IEMA Environmental Management certification (Essential)
• ISO 14001 Awareness (Essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Essential)
• IOSH Leading or Managing Sustainably (Desirable)
• IOSH/NEBOSH Certification (Desirable)
• PTLLS Qualification (Desirable)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, we act as an Employment Agency or Employment Business depending on the vacancy type.