Sustainability Manager

Irwin & Colton Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability efforts on a landmark national project. This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading infrastructure and civil engineering firm, contributing to multi-billion-pound developments that will positively impact the region for generations. You will oversee sustainability aspects, ensure compliance with legislation, and mentor project teams throughout the project lifecycle. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in sustainability and are eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in an environmental discipline.
• Professional membership with a recognized environmental body.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sustainability aspects of large infrastructure projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project teams and sustainability members.

Skills

Sustainability Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Job description

Sustainability Manager

Manchester with site travel

£60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you prepared to take the next big step in your career by assisting with the Sustainability strategy for a landmark national project?

Are you a passionate Sustainability professional eager to contribute to a multi-billion-pound development that will shape the region for generations to come?

If the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Sustainability Manager I am currently recruiting for. The role is working with one of the world's leading infrastructure and civil engineering construction companies. The company has global revenues of over €19 billion annually and is currently engaged on some of the largest and most exciting infrastructure projects in Europe. This role will be working within a dedicated team on a Multi-Billion pound scheme.

Key responsibilities of the Sustainability Manager will include:

1. Oversee all sustainability aspects of the project, ensuring alignment with project requirements and broader sustainability strategies.
2. Provide guidance to project teams throughout the project lifecycle, from design to delivery, while also mentoring and upskilling Sustainability team members.
3. Ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements, and internal standards, while gathering and reporting project-specific data to meet key performance indicators and certification requirements.
4. Collaborate with the supply chain to ensure adherence to sustainability principles, identify trends, develop improvement initiatives, and carry out regular site inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

The successful Sustainability Manager requires:

1. Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in an appropriate environmental discipline.
2. Professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM).
3. Demonstrable Sustainability experience ideally within large Infrastructure, Civil engineering, or related industry.
4. Strategic thinker with excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.

For further details and to apply please contact Jessica Rowe on [e-mail] or 01923 432 634. Job Ref: JR3667.