Sustainability Manager

TM Green Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in High Wycombe is seeking a Sustainability Lead to drive environmental and sustainability performance across projects. This role involves managing sustainability compliance, supporting teams with certification targets, and integrating sustainability objectives into operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of sustainability standards like BREEAM and LEED, along with substantial experience in construction. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a commitment to sustainable construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% company package

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sustainability standards and frameworks such as BREEAM, LEED, and ISO 14001.
• Experience working on construction projects with a sustainability or environmental focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key contact for assigned projects providing sustainability guidance.
• Monitor and report monthly on project sustainability performance.
• Support teams with planning conditions and sustainability KPIs.
• Engage with the supply chain to ensure certification evidence.

Skills

Understanding of sustainability standards

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant environmental or sustainability qualifications (IEMA, BREEAM Assessor)

Job description

Sustainability Lead

M40 Corridor

£50,000 - £60,000 + 10% c / a + package

Our client is a leading main contractor delivering major construction and technical projects across the UK. They are seeking a Sustainability Lead to join their team and play a key role in driving environmental and sustainability performance across their portfolio.

The successful candidate will act as the project sustainability subject matter expert — supporting construction operations, guiding project teams through BREEAM, LEED and Low Carbon Construction requirements, and ensuring the business continues to build in line with its sustainability strategy.

Responsibilities

Project Compliance

• Serve as the key contact for assigned projects, providing sustainability and environmental guidance to construction teams.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal sustainability and environmental training.
• Monitor and report monthly on project sustainability performance and progress.
• Support teams with planning conditions and sustainability KPIs.
• Undertake site visits and inspections to ensure compliance and promote best practice.
• Produce project environmental and sustainability documentation such as Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Pollution Incident Response Plans.

Building & Project Certification

• Support teams in understanding and achieving certification targets (BREEAM, LEED).
• Engage with the supply chain to ensure certification evidence is gathered on time.
• Manage and maintain certification trackers to ensure compliance and auditability.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and consultants regarding certification progress and requirements.
• Identify and elevate risks to meeting certification targets.
• Share knowledge and promote process improvement across the business for BREEAM and other certifications.

Sustainability Strategy

• Support the Head of ESG with delivery and performance monitoring of the company’s sustainability strategy.
• Integrate sustainability objectives into day‑to‑day project operations.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Environmental Management System and ESG documentation.
• Champion continuous improvement and drive sustainability initiatives across the business.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of sustainability standards and frameworks such as BREEAM, LEED, and ISO 14001.
• Experience working on construction projects with a sustainability or environmental focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant environmental or sustainability qualifications (IEMA, BREEAM Assessor, or equivalent) are advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking contractor with a genuine commitment to sustainable construction and innovation.