Sustainability Advisor

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd; Workington, Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit4staff are representing a leading construction business in Cumbria, seeking a Sustainability Adviser to develop and implement sustainability, energy management and carbon reduction plans across projects. You will support ISO 50001 compliance, contribute to the wider sustainability strategy, and advise bid and operational teams on client and framework sustainability requirements.

Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sustainability issues in construction.
• Understanding of construction processes to develop sustainable solutions.
• Knowledge of carbon reduction planning.
• Experience creating project-specific sustainability management plans.
• Ability to collect, report, and monitor energy and greenhouse gas data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability, energy management and carbon reduction plans.
• Support ISO 50001 compliance and sustainability strategy.
• Advise bid and operational teams on client and framework sustainability requirements.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Construction experience

Carbon reduction planning

Sustainability reporting

Education

Sustainability-related degree or professional qualification

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a leading construction business in their search for a

Sustainability Adviserto work in

Cumbria

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm

Job Role: The Sustainability Adviser will work closely with project and design teams, stakeholders and the supply chain to develop and implement sustainability, energy management and carbon reduction plans. As Sustainability Adviser, you will support compliance with ISO 50001, contribute to the wider sustainability strategy and identify opportunities for carbon reduction and continuous improvement. The Sustainability Adviser will also provide guidance to bid and operational teams on client, local authority and framework sustainability requirements.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues within the construction industry gained through experience, training or education
• Good understanding of construction processes and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers and designers to develop sustainable solutions
• Good understanding of carbon reduction planning
• Experience developing project-specific sustainability management plans
• Ability to support energy and greenhouse gas emissions data collection, reporting and performance monitoring
• The Sustainability Adviser must be willing to undertake further professional training and development

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Working towards, or a fully fledged member of, a relevant professional body such as IEMA or ISEP
• Experience supporting ISO 50001 commitments within a construction environment
• Experience contributing to PQQs, tenders and interviews
• Experience producing sustainability guidance, training materials, newsletters or case studies
• The Sustainability Adviser would benefit from experience engaging with procurement teams and supply chains to improve sustainability performance

Additional Information

• Identify opportunities to use sustainable materials and improve design and construction practices
• Capture best practice and develop case studies to improve sustainability performance
• Report monthly on project and business sustainability performance
• Occasional travel to other UK sites and projects may be required for auditing, training, holiday cover or similar support, with reasonable expenses covered; this is not expected to exceed 40% annually
• The Sustainability Adviser will work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders and the supply chain to achieve sustainability objectives

Commutable From: Workington, Whitehaven, Seascale and surrounding areas of Cumbria

Similar Job Titles: Sustainability Consultant, Environmental Adviser, Sustainability Coordinator, Environmental & Sustainability Adviser, Carbon Reduction Adviser