Sustainability Manager

Shirley Parsons; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is recruiting for a sustainability professional to translate ambitious targets into tangible project outcomes in construction. You will drive BREEAM Excellent certification, challenge design decisions to reduce embodied carbon, and embed circular economy principles across projects.

You will influence project teams and supply chain partners to improve environmental compliance and sustainability performance, while delivering social value commitments to the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering BREEAM New Construction
• Knowledge of embodied carbon and whole-life carbon assessments
• Ability to influence design, procurement and construction for better sustainability outcomes
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and construction site compliance
• Membership in professional bodies (ISEP/CIOB) preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive BREEAM Excellent certification, maximise credits
• Challenge design decisions to reduce embodied carbon and improve whole-life performance
• Embed circular economy principles, maximise material reuse and reduce construction waste
• Influence project teams and supply chain partners to improve environmental compliance
• Deliver wider social value commitments for the local community

Skills

BREEAM knowledge

Embodied carbon

Circular economy

Influence stakeholders

Environmental compliance

Education

ISEP or CIOB membership

Chartered status (in progress)

Job description

The Opportunity

You'll play a pivotal role in translating ambitious sustainability targets into tangible project outcomes, with responsibility for:

• Driving BREEAM Excellent certification, maximising credits and ensuring sustainability ambitions are achieved.
• Challenging design decisions and identifying opportunities to reduce embodied carbon and improve whole-life performance.
• Embedding circular economy principles, maximising material reuse and reducing construction waste.
• Influencing project teams and supply chain partners to improve environmental compliance and sustainability performance.
• Delivering wider social value commitments, leaving a positive legacy for the local community.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an experienced construction Sustainability professional, capable of combining technical knowledge with the confidence to influence project teams, clients and supply chain partners.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience delivering BREEAM New Construction, ideally on complex or highly serviced buildings.
• Knowledge of embodied carbon, whole-life carbon assessments and PAS 2080.
• A proven ability to influence design, procurement and construction activities to deliver better sustainability outcomes.
• Good environmental knowledge, including ISO 14001, legislation and construction site compliance.
• Membership of ISEP or CIOB, ideally working towards Chartered status.

If this sounds like an opportunity that aligns with your experience and ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Shirley Parsons directly for further information or a confidential discussion about the opportunity.