Sustainability Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability efforts in project delivery and operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in BREEAM and lead initiatives on embodied carbon and waste minimization strategies. This role, based in the UK, is focused on embedding sustainability into the operation process while ensuring compliance with client expectations. The position offers an annual salary between £60K - £70K and is office-based five days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering sustainability ambitions across projects.
• Proven track record in BREEAM strategies and assessments.
• Strong understanding of embodied carbon and waste minimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability requirements across assigned projects.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies, assessments, and delivery.
• Guide project teams on embodied carbon reduction.
• Support delivery of circular economy and waste minimisation strategies.

Skills

Leadership in sustainability

Technical expertise in BREEAM

Knowledge of circular economy

Ability to guide project teams

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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