Sustainability Lead

Ciwmjobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciwmjobs is seeking a SHEQ Advisor with a strong focus on sustainability to support construction projects and drive improvements across health, safety, environment, and quality standards.

You will maintain ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, advise on environmental compliance, conduct site inspections and audits, and develop Net Zero plans and carbon reporting while supporting BREEAM accreditations.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental requirements in construction.
• Experience with carbon measurement and sustainability reporting.
• Familiar with GHG Protocol for carbon accounting.
• Able to conduct audits and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and improvement of integrated management systems, including ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Advise project teams and senior management on environmental compliance and sustainability.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and follow-up actions to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and monitor sustainability initiatives, including Net Zero plans and carbon reporting.
• Support project teams in achieving sustainability accreditations, including BREEAM where required.
• Assist with environmental and social value input for tender submissions.
• Deliver training, inductions and guidance to staff and supply chain partners.
• Collate data, prepare reports and identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact.

Skills

SHEQ knowledge

Environmental management

ISO 14001

Auditing

Carbon reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

SHEQ qualification

Environmental management qualification

Job description

SHEQ Advisor – Sustainability Lead Location: Essex, with site travel Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We are seeking a SHEQ Advisor with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental management to support construction projects and drive continuous improvement across health, safety, environment and quality standards. Key Responsibilities \\* Support the maintenance and improvement of integrated management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. \\* Advise project teams and senior management on environmental compliance and sustainability. \\* Conduct site inspections, audits and follow-up actions to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. \\* Develop and monitor sustainability initiatives, including Net Zero plans, carbon reporting and environmental performance metrics. \\* Support project teams in achieving sustainability accreditations, including BREEAM where required. \\* Assist with environmental and social value input for tender submissions. \\* Deliver training, inductions and guidance to staff and supply chain partners. \\* Collate data, prepare reports and identify practical opportunities to reduce environmental impact. Requirements \\* Relevant qualification in SHEQ, environmental management or sustainability. \\* Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental requirements within construction. \\* Experience with carbon measurement, sustainability reporting and environmental data collection. \\* Understanding of carbon reporting frameworks, including the GHG Protocol. \\* Good construction knowledge and experience advising on SHEQ matters. \\* Confident conducting audits, analysing data and communicating with stakeholders at all levels. \\* Organised, analytical and able to manage competing priorities