Sustainability Lead: Low-Carbon Lab Construction

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd

Banbury

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead the embodied carbon, circular economy and social impact strategy on a landmark Oxford science and research lab project. You will drive BREEAM UK New Construction Excellent delivery, manage ISO 14001 on site, and build sustainability capability across design, procurement and operations teams.

You’ll partner with client teams and supply chain to embed sustainability into design decisions, report monthly performance,

Qualifications

Experience providing technical sustainability support on complex construction projects.
Knowledge of BREEAM New Construction and evidence management.
Experience with embodied and whole life carbon assessment and PAS 2080.
Ability to train and upskill staff and engage supply chains.

Responsibilities

Lead sustainability strategy from preconstruction to construction with client and design teams.
Own delivery of BREEAM UK New Construction (Excellent) and manage evidence.
Lead whole life carbon assessment to PAS 2080; set baselines and targets.
Drive circularity through audits, material reuse, and waste reduction targets.
Embed sustainability requirements into design, procurement, and supply chain.
Produce monthly sustainability reporting for client and internal performance.
Train project staff and supply chain via inductions and toolbox talks.