Sustainability Manager

Irwin and Colton - HSE Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Carbon Manager to lead sustainability initiatives in the construction sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects, championing innovative solutions that drive decarbonisation and promote sustainable practices. You'll collaborate with clients and project teams, ensuring compliance with legislation while recommending low-carbon strategies. If you're eager to grow your career in sustainability and make a tangible impact, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating a greener future and take your career to new heights.

Qualifications

• Experience in lifecycle assessment, ideally in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of low-carbon materials and circular economy principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainability policy and ensure compliance across diverse projects.
• Collaborate with clients to achieve decarbonisation targets.

Skills

Sustainable Practices

Decarbonisation

Whole-life Carbon Assessment

Lifecycle Assessment

Low-carbon Solutions

Education

Professional Membership (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM)

Job description

Consultant at Irwin and Colton - Health Safety and Environment

Carbon Manager

Location: London

Are you prepared to take the next step in your career by championing sustainable practices in a forward-thinking organisation? We are pleased to announce that Irwin and Colton have been engaged by a leading UK civil engineering and construction firm to recruit for a new Carbon Manager to join their developing team.

This is an excellent chance to work on high-profile projects and lead innovative sustainability initiatives that drive decarbonisation in the built environment.

Responsibilities of the Carbon Manager:

• Ensuring the delivery of the sustainability policy and compliance with legislation and regulations across a range of diverse projects.
• Working closely with clients to set and achieve decarbonisation targets.
• Recommend and present low-carbon solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the wider project teams on matters regarding BREEAM, and reporting progress and findings back to the design teams.

A Successful Carbon Manager will have:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in whole-life carbon and lifecycle assessment, ideally within the construction industry.
• Background knowledge of low-carbon building materials, building design and circular economy principles.
• Ideally hold a professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM).
• An ambition to grow and develop your career in the sustainability space.

A full UK driver's license would be a requirement for this position. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading and dynamic Social Value team. Contact Alex Lee at or 01923 432 644.