Sustainability Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Manager focused on mechanical and electrical roles. This full-time position involves leading sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with client expectations, and guiding teams on BREEAM strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and technical expertise in embodied carbon and the circular economy, contributing to the firm's sustainability ambitions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability management roles with a focus on mechanical and electrical.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver sustainability objectives.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards related to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability requirements across assigned projects.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies and assessments.
• Guide project teams on carbon reduction strategies.
• Support waste minimisation and materials efficiency strategies.
• Deliver social value reporting across projects.

Skills

Technical expertise in BREEAM

Leadership abilities

Knowledge of circular economy

Experience in embodied carbon strategies

Job description

Job Description

Sustainability Manager - Mechanical and Electrical

Permanent Basis, Full Time

5 days a week office based

Based in Kent

Between £60K - £70K Annual Salary

About the Role:

As a Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in delivering sustainability ambitions across the projects and business operations. This role focuses on driving high technical standards, embedding sustainability into project delivery, and supporting the internal teams and supply chain to meet both company expectations and client requirements.

You will be working within the Sustainability Department and reporting to the Sustainability Manager. The ideal candidate provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic insight across priority areas, including BREEAM, embodied carbon, circular economy, social value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sustainability requirements across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with client expectations and planning conditions.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies, assessments, and delivery, ensuring robust evidence collection and early integration into design.
• Guide project teams on embodied carbon reduction.
• Support delivery of circular economy, waste minimisation strategies, and materials resource efficiency.

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