Senior Sustainability Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Irwin & Colton in Birmingham seeks a Senior Sustainability Manager to oversee EMS compliance, lead audits, and drive carbon reduction on a flagship infrastructure project.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and the supply chain to embed sustainable practices, support BREEAM certification, and monitor performance. This role offers strong career development paths and a competitive package.

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) 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.

Skills

Environmental management

ISO 14001

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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