Sustainability Lead – NHS Net Zero Hospital Project

Sir Robert Mcalpine Ltd.; Crewe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine seeks a Sustainability Manager for the Leighton Hospital project in Crewe to lead sustainability strategy across design, procurement and construction. You will ensure NHS Net Zero Building Standard compliance and manage BREEAM (Excellent) and whole-life carbon within PAS 2080, working with the design team, JV partners and Trust.

You will drive circular economy, energy modelling, and on-site renewables while embedding ESG requirements into procurement and subcontracting.

Qualifications

• Member of a relevant professional body or working towards Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project's sustainability strategy through design, procurement and construction.
• Own delivery of NHS Net Zero Building Standard compliance and evidence at each stage.
• Lead delivery of BREEAM UK New Construction (Excellent) with evidence from design to post-construction certification.
• Manage whole life carbon assessment and testing of lower carbon options within PAS 2080 framework.
• Support design teams to meet operational energy targets including on-site renewables.
• Drive circularity through pre-demolition audits, material reuse and waste targets.
• Embed sustainability requirements into design and procurement, reviewing supply chain submissions.
• Implement ISO 14001 on site and lead environmental risk management and audits.
• Collaborate with Social Value teams to deliver employment and community commitments in Crewe/Cheshire East.
• Produce monthly sustainability reporting for Trust and company performance.
• Train staff and supply chain partners through inductions and briefings.

Skills

ISEP/CIOB

Sustainability strategy

Net Zero Building Standard

BREEAM

Carbon accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Date-driven reporting

Tools

One Click LCA

BREEAM AP/Assessor

PAS 2080

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine seeks a Sustainability Manager for the Leighton Hospital project in Crewe to lead sustainability strategy across design, procurement and construction. You will ensure NHS Net Zero Building Standard compliance and manage BREEAM (Excellent) and whole-life carbon within PAS 2080, working with the design team, JV partners and Trust.

You will drive circular economy, energy modelling, and on-site renewables while embedding ESG requirements into procurement and subcontracting.