Sr Sustainability Program Manager, GES Sustainability & Automation

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Sustainability Program Manager to lead sustainability initiatives across multiple business units. This role involves overseeing construction engineering for new fulfillment centers, tracking carbon footprints, and implementing energy efficiency strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data transparency and communication, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals. Opportunities for travel across EMEA are included, making this a dynamic position for those passionate about sustainability and innovation in engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project management with a sustainability focus.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction engineering and design for sustainability in fulfillment centers.
• Track carbon footprint and implement energy-saving solutions.

Skills

Construction Project Management

Sustainability Focus

Data-Driven Decision Making

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (MBA, MS)

Tools

LEED Certification

PE Certification

CEM Certification

LFA Certification

Job description

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Sr Sustainability Program Manager, GES Sustainability & Automation, London

Client:

Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

Job Description:

The role could be based in London, Barcelona or Munich

The successful candidate will be a key leader in the Global Engineering Services Sustainability and Automation (GES S&A) Execution Planning team. They will be responsible for planning, communication, and tracking of sustainability initiatives aimed at decarbonization, energy efficiency, and resource positivity (waste, water, biodiversity) across various Amazon business units in the EU. The role involves ensuring connectivity between business unit sustainability strategies and their implementation, fostering thought leadership, and enhancing data transparency and communication. It combines technical construction engineering, program planning, and project management, requiring experience in sustainability requirements for new and existing buildings, particularly in industrial or logistics sectors.

Opportunities include travel and work in multiple countries, with up to 20-30% of time on travel within EMEA.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for sustainability in new fulfillment centers
• Tracking carbon footprint, performing engineering calculations, and reviewing specifications for energy and carbon impacts
• Maintaining a program-level overview to guide decisions and monitor progress
• Providing visibility to leadership on high-opportunity tradeoff situations
• Collaborating with the Project Management Office on budget, milestones, and risks
• Preparing reports, specifications, and technical analyses for sustainability design requirements
• Surveying fulfillment centers, developing procedures, and recommending energy and carbon-saving solutions
• Evaluating embodied and operational carbon, and implementing reduction strategies
• Serving as sustainability SME and communicating with stakeholders
• Managing contractors and consultants for carbon modeling and energy efficiency studies
• Working with permitting authorities to support sustainability inclusions
• Partnering with stakeholder teams on due diligence for new opportunities
• Tracking progress of sustainability initiatives through information systems
• Collecting lessons learned and coaching team members

A day in the life

Details not specified.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in construction project management, real estate development, or architecture with a sustainability focus
• Program or project management experience
• Data-driven decision-making experience
• Ownership of program strategy and communication to senior leadership
• Stakeholder management experience
• Ability to work autonomously and in ambiguity
• Cross-team collaboration skills
• Experience with large, cross-functional initiatives
• Adaptability to changing priorities

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.)
• Professional certifications like LEED, PE, CEM, LFA
• Ability to interpret building engineering drawings
• Experience in green building and sustainability design
• Knowledge of European building regulations
• Language skills in French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, Zulu are a plus