Sustainability Lead

Recco; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Recco is seeking a SHEQ Advisor with a strong sustainability remit to support construction projects and drive continuous improvement across health, safety, environment and quality standards.

The role requires delivering environmental compliance guidance, audits, data collection and the development of Net Zero initiatives, working on-site in Essex with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

SHEQ knowledge

Auditing

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Prioritisation

Education

SHEQ/environmental 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