Sustainability Advisor

Ciwmjobs; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Rullion Ltd in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Adviser to work with project teams, stakeholders and the supply chain on energy management and carbon reduction plans, ensuring ISO 50001 compliance and assisting the client’s Sustainability Plan across sites.

You will guide bid and operational teams, explore innovative sustainable practices, and help develop sustainability strategy within the business. A nuclear-sector background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction.
• Preferably Degree level qualified; must be working towards ISEF membership.
• Experience of working within the Nuclear industry.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific sustainability management plans aligned to client strategy.
• Liaise with project site teams and supply chain to meet sustainability objectives within the timeframe.
• Develop communication tools (guidance, training materials, newsletters) about sustainability and performance.
• Assist in ISO 50001 commitments and data collection/reporting for energy and GHG reporting.
• Identify opportunities to deliver value and improve sustainability across projects.
• Support designers/engineers in using sustainable materials and methods.
• Capture best practices and produce case studies to share learnings.
• Engage with procurement to drive continuous improvement.
• Report monthly on project and business sustainability performance.
• Identify opportunities for personal skill development to support projects.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Nuclear industry experience

Carbon reduction planning

Construction process understanding

Education

Degree level qualified

ISEF membership (or similar)

Job description

Job title: Sustainability Advisor
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: Subject to clearance
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 Per Annum + Car Allowance + Benefits
Location: Near Whitehaven
Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week

The Role

As the Sustainability Adviser you will be working closely with project and design teams, stakeholders and the supply chain. You will develop and implement energy management and carbon reduction plans, ensuring compliance with ISO 50001 and assist in the business achieving the goals set out by the clients Sustainability Plan. You will guide bid teams and operational teams around the specific requirements of clients, local authorities and frameworks. You will explore innovation in construction, identifying means by which carbon reductions can be achieved and working with project and design teams in the successful adoption of new practices and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to the sustainability strategy development and implementation in the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to the client strategy plans where appropriate.
• Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe
• Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform client personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance
• To help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with client requirements for energy and GHG emission reporting.
• To identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way.
• To assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction.
• Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance
• Engage with client Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against client objectives and client requirements
• Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance
• Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support to client.
• Contribute to winning work when required eg PQQ's, tenders, interviews

Experience/Qualifications

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training where required.
• Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body).
• Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints.
• Good understanding of carbon reduction planning
• All candidates MUST have experience of working within the Nuclear industry.

Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK and be able to obtain Security Clearance.

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Company information

This is a Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.