Sustainability Manager

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

Job summary

A construction consultancy in Crawley is looking for a Sustainability Manager to guide sustainability initiatives across projects. You will ensure compliance with client expectations, oversee BREEAM strategies, and promote embodied carbon reductions. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and significant expertise in sustainability, particularly concerning BREEAM and the circular economy. This full-time position is office-based and offers a competitive salary between £60K and £70K annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability roles within construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of current sustainability practices and regulations.
• Experience with project management related to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability requirements on projects, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies and ensure their successful implementation.
• Guide teams on reducing embodied carbon.
• Support circular economy and waste minimisation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in sustainability

BREEAM knowledge

Understanding of circular economy

Education

Degree in relevant field

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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