Global Sustainability Project Manager

The Lubrizol Corporation; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical company in Barnsley is seeking a Global Sustainability Project Manager. This role involves leading global sustainability initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in energy efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sustainability management, a strong educational background in environmental or related fields, and excellent project management skills.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Career development opportunities

Accountability and empowerment culture

Diversity and inclusivity

Industry-leading multinational company

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in sustainability management or environmental programs.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainable practices.
• Proven track record of leading sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sustainability initiatives to lower energy intensity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop sustainable practices.
• Provide strategic advice on energy trends and risks.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Chemistry, Engineering

Master’s degree or equivalent in Sustainability Management or Environmental Science

Tools

Sustainability reporting tools

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Client:

The Lubrizol Corporation

Location:

Barnsley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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About the Global Sustainability Project Manager role

As Global Sustainability Project Manager you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, playing avital role in leading global sustainability initiatives across our company to drive our energy intensity lower and achieve our 2030 goals. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions across our global sites, including, senior leadership, Operations Leaders, production, supply chain, and external stakeholders to create and implement sustainable systems and practices and drive continuous improvement.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders to develop, refine, and implement projects and initiatives that lower our operational energy intensity, with a focus on achieving our 2030 targets. You will drive the integration of sustainable metrics into business operations. Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on energy intensity trends, risks, and opportunities.

With a focus on carbon & environmental impact reduction, you will lead initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use within all capital investments and across company operations. Promoting the adoption of energy efficiency practices.

Lubrizol are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that advance mobility, improve well-being, and enhance modern life. Your skills and creativity will help deliver high-performance solutions that improve lives while protecting the planet.

Sustainability is embedded in every stage of our innovation process—from creating products that reduce climate impact and enhance resource conservation to championing circularity. It is also central to our operations. Our commitment to operating safely and responsibly means continuously reducing the environmental and climate impact of our labs, production sites, and facilities.

What you will bring to the role

• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Have a strong understanding of environmental regulations, green chemistry principles, and sustainable manufacturing practices alongside proficiency in data analysis and sustainability reporting tools.
• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Sustainability Management or Environmental Science is a plus.
• Demonstrable experience ( ideally 10 years plus) in sustainability management or environmental programs, ideally in the chemical or manufacturing industries along side a proven track record of leading sustainability initiatives and managing projects to achieve measurable outcomes.
  You will also have an understanding of sustainability standards, frameworks, and certifications (e.g., ISO 14001, LEED, GRI, CDP, Science-Based Targets initiative).

Benefits that Empower You

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment
• Develop your professional career with a highly respected, industry-leading, multinational company that is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
• Become part of a culture that is based on accountability and empowerment and which values diversity and inclusivity.

About Lubrizol

For nearly 100 years, Lubrizol has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering breakthrough solutions that advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. This progress is delivered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

Lubrizol invests in our people, and we expect that same level of commitment and ownership from every employee. Our employees deliver results that enable our competitiveness and, in turn, their growth. They deliver the strategic inputs that impact our desired outputs. They own their careers and their future. They act withurgency to deliver and collaborate to enable our engaged and inclusive culture.

At Lubrizol, you’re part of a winning organization critical to daily life, delivering clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines and countless consumer goods we use every day. Behind every advancement are proud Lubrizol innovators who think boldly, apply diverse perspectives, take action and execute with agility to help us deliver and help us grow.

We win because we bring science-based solutions to industry-leading organizations across the globe.

We win because we deeply understand our customers and deliver innovative chemistry with differentiated value.

We win because of our inclusive culture and our incredible talent.