Sustainability & Environment Coordinator – Construction

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 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.