Sustainability Lead for Infrastructure Projects

Laing O'Rourke group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O''Rourouke in Solihull is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability on the HS2 Interchange project, embedding environmental, carbon and social priorities into project decisions and delivery.

Working with the client, design teams, supply chain and internal stakeholders, you will translate commitments into measurable outcomes and drive continuous improvement on site in Birmingham / Solihull.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies in construction and design environments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, carbon and social sustainability.
• Experience leading sustainability on large infrastructure projects or programmes.
• An understanding of sustainability data management, KPI reporting and auditing.
• ISEP membership or equivalent professional body

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary sustainability contact throughout preconstruction and delivery, ensuring effective communication with the client and project teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of the project sustainability strategy, agreeing targets, objectives and performance metrics with the client.
• Embed environmental, carbon and social sustainability requirements into design, planning, procurement and delivery.
• Work with Environmental, Carbon and Social Advisors and wider project teams to identify and manage sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Engage supply chain partners to embed sustainability requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage sustainability KPI data collection, ensuring accurate monitoring, auditing and reporting of performance.
• Develop and manage the project consents strategy, ensuring requirements are identified and met throughout delivery.
• Maintain effective relationships with the client, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the central sustainability team to align project activities with corporate objectives and share best practice.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Degree in Engineering/Environment/Sustainability/Carbon

ISEP membership

Job description

Laing O''Rourouke in Solihull is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability on the HS2 Interchange project, embedding environmental, carbon and social priorities into project decisions and delivery.

Working with the client, design teams, supply chain and internal stakeholders, you will translate commitments into measurable outcomes and drive continuous improvement on site in Birmingham / Solihull.