Sustainability (ESG) Specialist

King and Moffatt; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to support ESG strategy delivery across mechanical and electrical operations. You will be pivotal in achieving net zero targets, enhancing compliance with environmental regulations, and fostering sustainable practices. The role requires a degree in a related field and ideally 2 years of experience in the construction or engineering sectors. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness programs

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in construction, M&E, facilities management or engineering sectors preferred.
• Familiarity with UK, Irish and EU ESG regulations (e.g. SECR, CSRD).
• Experience in ESG reporting, data collection and compliance systems.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report energy use, emissions, waste and water across sites.
• Support carbon reduction planning aligned with net-zero targets.
• Coordinate audits for ISO compliance.
• Engage suppliers to improve green procurement.
• Track and report social value for public sector contracts.

Skills

Program Management

Data Collection

Environmental Services

Project Management

Leadership Experience

Team Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability or a related field

Professional membership or training (e.g. IEMA, NEBOSH, ISO 14001 Auditor)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a Sustainability Specialist to support the delivery and reporting of our Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) strategies across our mechanical and electrical operations. This role plays a key part in embedding sustainable practices into our projects and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations across all jurisdictions.

As a driving force behind our sustainability agenda you will help steer our organisation toward its net zero targets championing innovative solutions and responsible practices throughout our operations.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Stewardship

• Monitor and report energy use emissions waste and water across sites
• Support carbon reduction planning aligned with SECR CSRD VSSR and net‑zero targets
• Coordinate audits for ISO 14001 ISO 50001 and ISO 14064 compliance
• Promote sustainable construction practices (e.g. BREEAM)
• Engage suppliers to improve green procurement and validate sustainability measures (e.g. SBTi)

Social Impact

• Support health & wellbeing initiatives for employees and subcontractors
• Track and report social value especially for public sector contracts (e.g. UK PPN 06 / 20)
• Promote diversity inclusion and community engagement
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards including the Modern Slavery Act

Governance & Reporting

• Develop ESG policies dashboards and reporting frameworks
• Support supplier vetting and sustainable procurement alignment
• Contribute to ESG disclosures (e.g. GRESB CDP) and internal reporting
• Prepare sustainability reports presentations and marketing materials
• Train staff and raise awareness of sustainable practices

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science Engineering Sustainability or a related field
• Professional membership or training (e.g. IEMA NEBOSH Environmental ISO 14001 Auditor) desirable
• 2 years experience in construction M&E facilities management or engineering sectors preferred
• Familiarity with UK Irish and EU ESG regulations (e.g. SECR CSRD GPP)
• Experience in ESG reporting data collection and compliance systems
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Proficient in carbon footprint tools Power BI and Excel

Additional Information

Having an inclusive and flexible culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong dynamic and innovative organisation.

As well as being supported and encouraged to develop your career here at King and Moffatt we also offer the following:

• Competitive salary
• Professional Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness programs
• Bike to work scheme

At King and Moffatt we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation creativity and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed valued and respected regardless of their race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age religion disability or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences encourages open dialogue and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

• Program Management
• Data Collection
• Environmental Services
• Industrial Cleaning
• Root cause Analysis
• OSHA
• Project Management
• Team Management
• EPA
• Leadership Experience
• EHS
• Manufacturing

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1