Sustainability Lead

Recco; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Recco in Essex is seeking a SHEQ Advisor with a strong focus on sustainability to support construction projects and drive improvements in health, safety, environment and quality.

You will maintain integrated management systems, advise management on environmental compliance, conduct site inspections and audits, and develop Net Zero plans with carbon reporting metrics. You will support BREEAM accreditation, tender input, and deliver training while collating data to reduce environmental impact.

Formación

• Qualified in SHEQ, environmental management or sustainability.
• Strong ISO 14001 knowledge in construction projects.
• Experience with carbon measurement, reporting and data collection.
• Familiar with GHG Protocol and carbon reporting frameworks.
• Auditing experience and ability to communicate with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and improve integrated management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Advise on environmental compliance and sustainability to project teams.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and follow-up actions.
• Develop Net Zero plans and carbon reporting metrics.
• Support sustainability accreditations such as BREEAM where required.
• Assist with environmental and social value input for tenders.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff and suppliers.
• Collate data, prepare reports and identify opportunities to reduce impact.

Conocimientos

SHEQ knowledge

Sustainability

Audits

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Educación

SHEQ / Environmental qualification

Descripción del empleo

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