Sustainability Manager

Hoare Lea; Leeds; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a part-time Sustainability Manager to lead their decarbonisation strategy and manage carbon reporting. This role involves collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance sustainability within operations and engage with clients on consultancy projects. The successful candidate will have proven experience in sustainability strategies and will thrive in a supportive, flexible work culture.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience of preparing sustainability and decarbonisation strategies for buildings.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with building owners and contractors.
• Sustainability consultancy experience in planning and environmental assessments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage Carbon Reduction Plan and annual carbon reporting.
• Identify and lead office energy efficiency and carbon reduction action plans.
• Support development of Corporate Responsibility Strategy and reporting.

Skills

Sustainability strategy preparation

Collaboration

Engaging with stakeholders

Knowledge of BREEAM and EPCs

Job description

Sustainability Manager (6-month FTC) (Part-time 4 days a week)

Nationwide

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand‑new opportunity for Sustainability Manager is to lead our company decarbonisation strategy and advance the sustainability and resource efficiency of our operations.

It's an exciting time to join our governance team and have an impact on the environmental performance of our business. Working alongside a range of engineers, consultants and administrators, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to :

• Manage our Carbon Reduction Plan and Science Based Targets, and lead on our annual carbon reporting.
• Identify and lead on office energy efficiency measures and carbon reduction action plans.
• Support the development of our Corporate Responsibility Strategy and annual reporting
• Work with office Environmental Management Champions to maintain our office Environmental Management System requirements and chair environmental management meetings.
• Coordinate the environmental aspects of our Integrated Management System (IMS) audits to demonstrate ISO compliance and good practice, working alongside our Health and Safety Manager.
• Maintain and develop our Sustainable Procurement Principles and manage the application of these at our offices.
• Review the sustainability credentials of our key suppliers.

In addition, there is an opportunity to work on sustainability consultancy projects with clients. Knowledge of environmental assessments (including BREEAM and EPCs) and sustainability strategies for planning would be an advantage.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need :

• Proven experience of preparing sustainability and decarbonisation strategies for buildings
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with with building owners and contractors.
• Self‑awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of collaboration
• Experience of supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.
• Sustainability consultancy experience in planning and environmental assessments would be an advantage