Senior Sustainability Manager

Irwin & Colton Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin & Colton Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to lead environmental management for a single-site flagship infrastructure project. You will develop and maintain the EMS, drive sustainability initiatives, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.

The role requires leadership on large-scale projects, strong communication to stakeholders, and active participation in BREEAM processes and ISO 14001.

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of environmental management and ISO 14001 standards.
• Proven leadership experience within large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and producing reports.
• Membership with recognised environmental professional bodies such as CIEEM, CIWEM or ISEP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of the project's Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Lead environmental audits, investigations, and reporting to ensure best practice and legal compliance.
• Drive carbon reduction strategies and support BREEAM certification processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, supply chain, and project teams to embed sustainability into delivery.
• Monitor environmental performance, manage risks, and promote innovative environmental solutions.

Skills

Environmental management

ISO 14001

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental professional body membership (CIEEM/CIWEM/ISEP)

Job description

Senior Sustainability Manager
£90,000 + Car Allowance and Benefits
Birmingham

Are you passionate about driving environmental excellence on major infrastructure projects?

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Sustainability Manager to oversee environmental management and sustainability strategies for a single-site flagship project in Birmingham. This key role involves ensuring compliance, leading improvements, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver environmentally responsible infrastructure.

The Senior Sustainability Manager will:

• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of the project's Environmental Management System (EMS) and related standards.

• Lead environmental audits, investigations, and reporting to ensure best practice and legal compliance.

• Drive carbon reduction strategies and support BREEAM certification processes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, supply chain, and project teams to embed sustainability into all aspects of delivery.

• Monitor environmental performance, manage risks, and promote innovative environmental solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong practical knowledge of environmental management and ISO 14001 standards.

• Proven leadership experience within large construction or infrastructure projects.

• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and producing reports.

• Membership with recognised environmental professional bodies such as CIEEM, CIWEM or ISEP.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence sustainability practices on a high-profile infrastructure project, with valuable future career development prospects.