Senior Sustainability & Environment Lead - Wales & West Projects

Wates Smartspace; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Senior Sustainability and Environment Advisor to turn environmental ambitions into action on live housing projects across Wales & West. You will be the face of sustainability from pre-construction to completion, monitoring carbon, energy, water, waste, and biodiversity, and supporting bids with evidence.

The role involves site visits and audits to improve practices. Collaborate with teams and suppliers to drive improvements in resource efficiency and communicate progress

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability or environmental management within construction or related field.
• Relevant degree or professional experience in sustainability.
• Knowledge of site environmental management, audits and corrective-action processes.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of sustainability on Wales & West projects with site visits and hands-on support.
• Turn commitments into clear project actions and track delivery.
• Plan and carry out project and supplier audits; drive corrective actions to close-out.
• Support bids by reviewing tender requirements and building evidence.
• Capture lessons learned and disseminate best practices across the business.
• Collaborate with procurement on carbon reduction and resource efficiency; deliver toolbox talks.

Skills

Sustainability

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

Site audits

Power BI

Excel

Project management

Education

Degree in sustainability or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Wates is seeking a Senior Sustainability and Environment Advisor to turn environmental ambitions into action on live housing projects across Wales & West. You will be the face of sustainability from pre-construction to completion, monitoring carbon, energy, water, waste, and biodiversity, and supporting bids with evidence.

The role involves site visits and audits to improve practices. Collaborate with teams and suppliers to drive improvements in resource efficiency and communicate progress