Sustainability and Environmental Coordinator - Main Contractor - Thames Valley

GDS Partners; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Excellent training and development

Job summary

GDS Partners is recruiting a Sustainability & Environmental Coordinator to support environmental and sustainability standards across Thames Valley construction projects. The role combines site-based inspections, compliance monitoring and data reporting, with a focus on improving sustainability performance on live sites.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in an environmental/sustainability role, and an HND or higher in a related field is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in Environmental, Sustainability or related role.
• Ideally an HND or higher qualification in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Science or another related discipline.
• Construction, civil engineering or built environment experience would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of environmental and sustainability principles.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001 would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, site management and subcontractors.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites across the Thames Valley.

Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support the implementation of environmental and sustainability requirements across construction projects.
• Assist with environmental management plans and project-specific environmental documentation.
• Monitor areas including waste, energy, water, carbon emissions and resource efficiency.
• Collect, analyse and report environmental and sustainability performance data.
• Support carbon reduction and sustainable construction initiatives.
• Assist project teams with environmental risk identification and pollution prevention measures.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors and the supply chain to promote environmental best practice.
• Assist with environmental inductions, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain environmental records and support internal and external audits.
• Promote continuous improvement in environmental and sustainability performance.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Driving licence

Education

HND or higher in Environmental Management/Sustainability/Environmental Science

Job description

GDS Partners are currently recruiting for a Sustainability & Environmental Coordinator to join a leading UK Main Contractor, supporting the delivery of construction projects across the Thames Valley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Environmental or Sustainability professional with at least 1 year's experience to join a major construction business offering excellent training, exposure to multiple projects, and long-term career development.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will work closely with project and site teams across the Thames Valley, supporting the implementation and continual improvement of environmental and sustainability standards across live construction projects. The role will involve a combination of site-based environmental support, inspections, compliance monitoring, sustainability reporting, and assisting project teams in meeting company and client environmental objectives.

Main Duties Will Include:

• Carry out environmental site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support the implementation of environmental and sustainability requirements across construction projects.
• Assist with environmental management plans and project-specific environmental documentation.
• Monitor areas including waste, energy, water, carbon emissions and resource efficiency.
• Collect, analyse and report environmental and sustainability performance data.
• Support carbon reduction and sustainable construction initiatives.
• Assist project teams with environmental risk identification and pollution prevention measures.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors and the supply chain to promote environmental best practice.
• Assist with environmental inductions, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain environmental records and support internal and external audits.
• Promote continuous improvement in environmental and sustainability performance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year's experience within an Environmental, Sustainability or related role.
• Ideally an HND or higher qualification in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Science or another related discipline.
• Construction, civil engineering or built environment experience would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of environmental and sustainability principles.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001 would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, site management and subcontractors.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites across the Thames Valley.

What's on Offer:

• £30,000 - £35,000
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Permanent, full-time position
• Excellent training and professional development
• Long-term career progression within a leading UK Main Contractor