Sustainability Manager

Mace Construct Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to support aviation projects primarily at Heathrow and Gatwick. The successful candidate will implement sustainability strategies, ensure project compliance with environmental standards, and engage with clients on sustainability initiatives. The role requires excellent communication skills, knowledge of construction processes, and a proven track record in sustainability over 4 years. Mace offers flexible working options and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sustainability work >4 years.
• Experience in implementing environmental management systems.
• Understanding of green certification schemes such as BREEAM.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the sustainability strategy across projects.
• Ensure environmental compliance and ISO 14001 alignment.
• Engage with clients and contribute to sustainability working groups.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of construction

Solid administration and IT skills

Project management skills

Effective problem solving skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our construct business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

We are looking for an experienced sustainability manager to support our Mace construction aviation projects primarily at Heathrow and Gatwick, working 5 days per week. The successful candidate will join the existing responsible business team and deliver onsite environment services, for Mace’s construction division. The role will also support Mace’s wider corporate ambitions to reduce client carbon emissions by 10 million tonnes by 2026 and deliver £1.3bn of value to society by 2030.

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Being a focal point for sustainability within the Aviation part of the business unit, and primarily at Heathrow.
• Delivering the sustainability strategy and programme across the business unit, addressing client and Mace sustainability ambitions, strategy and targets.
• Working with projects from early involvement through to delivery, to identify and embed carbon and circularity savings.
• Identifying innovative approaches to bring to the client and projects.
• Working with project teams to ensure environmental compliance, alignment with ISO 14001, and efficiency on the construction projects.
• Working with the supply chain on how they can contribute to delivering sustainable outcomes.
• Delivering training to upskill the Mace project teams.
• Engaging with the client and where necessary, contributing to client sustainability working groups addressing challenges such as waste and carbon reduction.
• Working with the wider Mace Construct sustainability teams to develop the Mace sustainability service and maintain Mace as a leader in the industry.
• Managing data quality (i.e. QA the data sets) and identifying insights that you can act upon.
• Managing the monthly monitoring and reporting requirements for projects and submit to the client where necessary.
• Attending client meetings and project review meetings to report outputs, issues and risks around socio-economic targets.
• Identify and produce case studies to assist with communicating best practice.

You’ll need to have:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Understanding and experience of whole life carbon assessment.
• Experience in developing, and/or implementing environmental management systems on projects.
• Knowledge of construction.
• Understanding and experience of green certification schemes such as BREEAM.
• Ability to drive change, lead others and adopt different solutions, act decisively with a passion to achieve results.
• Effective problem solving and negotiating skills.
• Solid administration and IT skills – advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to liaise with people at all levels.
• Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders.
• Be self-motivated and able to self-manage.
• Empathetic listening skills.
• Reliable and committed.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a flexible approach to different work environments.
• Project management skills.
• Proven track record of sustainability work >4 years.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.