Sustainability Manager

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm is seeking a Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability initiatives across projects. The role involves leading BREEAM assessments, guiding project teams on carbon reduction, and developing sustainability strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in sustainability within the construction industry, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence project outcomes and grow within a dynamic organization committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sustainability role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of BREEAM and embodied carbon.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability requirements for projects.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies and assessments.
• Guide teams on embodied carbon reduction.

Skills

Experience in sustainability role

Strong technical knowledge of BREEAM

Analytical and reporting skills

Excellent communication abilities

Experience engaging with project teams

Education

BA in Geography / Environmental disciplines

MSc in environmental field

Tools

LCA software

Knowledge of ISO 14001

Job description

Role Overview

The Sustainability Manager plays a key role in delivering sustainability ambitions across the projects and business operations. This role focusses 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 Principal Sustainability Manager. The ideal candidate provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic insight across priority areas, including BREEAM, embodied carbon, circular economy, social value, and net zero alignment.

The role also welcomes candidates from a document controller background but must have experience in Breeam and Carbon Assessments.

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, including LCA processes, materials selection, and A1-A5 reporting.

Support delivery of circular economy principles, waste minimisation strategies, and materials resource efficiency.

Lead social value delivery and reporting across projects, working closely with project teams and community partners.

Contribute to pre-construction activities, including developing sustainability strategies for bids and tenders.

Key Focus Areas

• BREEAM (Essential)
• Embodied Carbon & Whole Life Carbon Assessments (Essential)
• Circular Economy principles & materials strategy (Essential)
• Social Value delivery & reporting (Desirable)
• Net Zero strategy alignment (Desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 (Desirable)

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Essential
• Experience working in a sustainability role within the construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of BREEAM and embodied carbon.
• Experience engaging with project teams, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• BA in Geography / Environmental disciplines
• Desirable
• Experience with LCA software
• BREEAM AP or BREEAM Assessor qualification.
• Experience with GLA requirements, including Circular Economy Statements, WLC Assessments, and Section 106 obligations.
• Knowledge of RICS Whole Life Carbon, UKGBC frameworks, PAS 2080, and UK Net Zero Carbon Standard.
• Experience contributing to tender submissions or client proposals.
• MSc in an environmental field is a bonus.

Key Opportunities

This role provides a unique opportunity to:

• Be part of a fast-growing organisation with strong sustainability ambitions.
• Play a central role in implementing Red's sustainability strategy across multiple projects.
• Influence project outcomes through embodied carbon reduction, BREEAM leadership, and sustainable design solutions.
• Develop internal capability across the business and supply chain.
• Support the advancement of carbon accounting practices within the organisation.
• Grow professionally within a department that is expanding and gaining strategic prominence