Senior Sustainability Manager

STRABAG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to oversee sustainability initiatives across projects. This role involves managing environmental aspects, leading strategy implementation, and promoting sustainability awareness within teams. Candidates should possess significant experience in sustainability management, strong leadership skills, and a degree or equivalent qualification.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life & Accident Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of sustainability management experience in large infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing corporate and operational sustainability initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental and social sustainability aspects relevant to projects.
• Lead implementation of UK Environment and Sustainability Strategy.
• Support strategic leadership on environmental sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent experience

Full Member of IEMA (or similar), CEnv

Job description

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About the role

Reporting to the Director of Environment & Sustainability, the main purpose of the role is to:

1. Ensure appropriate management and leadership of all environmental and social sustainability aspects relevant to Business Unit projects and the wider business.
2. Lead technical elements associated with the UK Environment and Sustainability Strategy and ensure implementation across divisions.
3. Oversee tasks aligned with achieving client, programme, and strategy objectives.
4. Manage sustainability matters throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Support strategic leadership on environmental sustainability, shaping the UK Environment & Sustainability strategy, and promoting awareness and upskilling within teams.
6. Oversee resourcing, recruitment, and succession planning for project sustainability teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience, Full Member of IEMA (or similar), CEnv.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.
• Leadership qualifications.
• Over 10 years of sustainability management experience in large infrastructure projects or similar industries.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams in complex organizations.
• Experience managing both corporate and operational sustainability initiatives.
• Strategic mindset with excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Life & Accident Cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional information

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Industry: Construction

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