Sustainability/ Environmental Lead

ICDS; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor in Newport is seeking a Sustainability / Environmental Lead for a major data centre project. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and driving sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science and experience in a similar advisory role. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000, showcasing a strong commitment to sustainability within high-tech projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• Prior experience working in a similar advisory role within construction.
• Knowledge of relevant UK environmental legislation and sustainability frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support the delivery of sustainability strategies and targets.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Sustainability strategies

Site inspections

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related

Job description

Overview

Sustainability / Environmental Lead - Data Centre Project

Location: Newport, South Wales

£70,000-£80,000 + Benefits (car allowance, pension etc.)

A leading international main contractor is seeking a Sustainability / Environmental Advisor to join their team on a major hyperscale data centre development in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation delivering complex, high-tech projects across the UK and Europe.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and best practices across the lifecycle of the project.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company standards
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Support the delivery of sustainability strategies and targets (e.g. BREEAM, circular economy, carbon reduction)
• Advise site teams on environmental and sustainability matters
• Prepare environmental reports and maintain project documentation
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and third-party stakeholders
• Promote a culture of continuous environmental improvement on-site

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline
• Prior experience working in a similar advisory role within construction
• Knowledge of relevant UK environmental legislation and sustainability frameworks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience on data centre or high-tech construction projects is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + excellent benefits package
• Long-term opportunity on a landmark project
• Join a respected contractor with a strong track record across Europe in delivering technically complex schemes

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to make a real impact on a high-profile project, this could be the ideal role for you