Sustainability Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the construction industry as a Sustainability Manager, responsible for implementing sustainability practices in large projects. This role involves working with the Head of Sustainability, ensuring compliance with environmental norms, and promoting sustainability strategies across various projects. A supportive and inclusive environment awaits, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds to enhance our team.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience in construction environmental management.
• Experience supporting complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
• Ability to manage sustainability across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of sustainability strategy and compliance.
• Ensure project supply chain meets environmental legislation.
• Communicate sustainability strategy to staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Proactive learning

Sustainability management

Environmental management

Education

Membership of IEMA / CIOB

Tools

BREEAM

LEED

HQM

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, self-driven Sustainability professional to join our team and support us in achieving our sustainability ambitions.

Why join us?

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are celebrating our 156th anniversary - and the achievements of our people through the decades, right up to iconic modern landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, Eden Project, and the award-winning Bloomberg building.

It's also the perfect moment to look forward with excitement to upcoming projects and opportunities. By joining our family-owned business now, you can advance your career and help build Britain's future heritage with us.

The Sustainability Manager role

To manage the delivery of the Sir Robert McAlpine sustainability strategy, client requirements, and environmental compliance on a large project in South Wales.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Sustainability and construction project teams. They should have experience in construction environmental management and delivering projects aligned with key sustainability areas: Carbon, Resource Efficiency, Ethical Procurement, and Social Value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring EMS implementation from pre-construction stage with support from the Head of Sustainability
• Ensuring procurement documentation reflects sustainability requirements
• Ensuring project and supply chain compliance with environmental legislation and best practices in water management, ecology, and nuisance through site inspections and audits
• Managing project efforts to reduce carbon emissions and waste, and ensuring ethical procurement of goods and services
• Understanding and delivering the client's sustainability requirements, including environmental assessments like BREEAM and Section 106 agreements
• Reporting project performance against Build Sure and client standards
• Reviewing performance, identifying improvements, and implementing corrective actions
• Communicating strategy aims and achievements to staff and stakeholders
• Sharing best practices across the business
• Providing environmental management and sustainability training to staff and supply chain

Your Profile

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Membership of relevant professional bodies (IEMA / CIOB)
• Experience supporting complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects with technical sustainability/environmental expertise
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Proactive learning and development approach
• Ability to manage sustainability across multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in construction sustainability/environmental roles
• Knowledge of environmental assessment methods (BREEAM, LEED, HQM, etc.)
• Ability to review, advise, and manage sustainability performance and assessments (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, HQM, LEED)
• Experience delivering company and client sustainability requirements from preconstruction to completion

Rewards

We invest in your future with performance-related progression opportunities and flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Join us in building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being an inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you are from underrepresented groups in construction. Our goal is to reflect society’s diversity and create a supportive, empowering environment for all team members.