Senior Sustainability Lead — Decarbonise Major Infrastructure

Referment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is partnering with one of the UK's leading construction and engineering businesses to appoint a Lead Sustainability Advisor who will drive sustainability, environmental excellence and social value across complex infrastructure and construction projects.

You'll lead sustainability strategy, embed environmental best practice, and work with senior leaders, clients and supply chain partners to leave a lasting environmental legacy across major projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of sustainability, environmental or social value experience.
• Deep knowledge of UK environmental legislation and ISO 14001.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure or civil engineering, ideally with a tier‑1 contractor.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive sustainability performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability across multiple live projects and set strategy.
• Embed environmental management, carbon reduction and circular economy.
• Deliver social value programmes with local communities.
• Support BREEAM, ISO14001 and wider frameworks; conduct audits and reviews.
• Advise project teams on environmental risk and compliance.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders.
• Provide training and foster a sustainability culture within the business.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Environmental strategy

Carbon management

Sustainability reporting

Strategic influence

Job description

Referment is partnering with one of the UK's leading construction and engineering businesses to appoint a Lead Sustainability Advisor who will drive sustainability, environmental excellence and social value across complex infrastructure and construction projects.

You'll lead sustainability strategy, embed environmental best practice, and work with senior leaders, clients and supply chain partners to leave a lasting environmental legacy across major projects in the UK.