Sustainability Manager

ISG Construction Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction services company in Manchester seeks a Sustainability Manager. This role involves managing sustainability initiatives across construction projects, ensuring compliance with objectives, and facilitating training. Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of sustainability in construction. A focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement is essential. Competitive perks include career development and health benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing allowance

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge or qualifications in sustainability assessment models desired.
• Demonstrated experience in construction sustainability practices.
• Strong commitment to pursuing sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client and stakeholder sustainability objectives are met.
• Develop training materials for project teams.
• Report monthly on project environmental performance.
• Assist project teams in community engagement.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to deal confidently with colleagues

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Organisation skills

Experience and understanding of sustainability issues in construction

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Qualifications in environmental assessment models (BREEAM, LEED, Ska)

Job description

ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world’s most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Purpose

Role purpose:
To be the dedicated Sustainability Manager across a number of Construction projects in our Construction North business. The role will be based between site and the ISG regional offices. The position is full time and the successful candidate will also be required to assist the with the implementation of Group and Business Unit sustainability strategies and winning future projects.

Key Accountabilities:

Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that ISG, Client and Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within required timeframes.

Develop, cultivate and maintain a culture whereby project teams self-deliver requirements with strategic support from the sustainability team.

Deliver internal training to project teams and trade contractors where appropriate.

Liaise with clients and professional teams via meetings and producing project social value and environmental reports.

Supporting Project Managers and Framework Managers to maintain strong relationships with particular clients, local authorities and frameworks and representing the business within those forums

Develop the ISG management systems to include industry best practice and ISG innovations

Engage with the ISG Supply Chain and Procurement teams to drive continuous improvement against ISG objectives and client requirements

Develop communication tools, (e.g. guidance and training materials, project newsletters, intranet articles etc.) to inform ISG personnel and stakeholders about projects or initiatives

Capture ISG best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance

Assist in developing environmental & social value KPI measuring and recording techniques

Assist in devising and running community engagement programmes across the business and on individual projects

Communicate sustainability issues and performance to site teams and senior management

Report centrally on a monthly basis on project environmental and social value performance

Contribute to winning work when required e.g. PQQs, tenders, interviews

Facilitate internal/external environmental audits (e.g.ISO14001)

Support the Sustainability, Public sector Frameworks & Operations Teams with implementation of initiatives and innovative ideas

Skills & experience:

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to deal confidently with colleagues, subcontractors and external consultants

Ability to work independently and use initiative

Ability to work as part of a team

A commitment to identify, develop, direct and implement key objectives

Organisation skills and workload prioritising

Experience and understanding of sustainability issues in construction

Health & Safety awareness

Qualifications:

Either qualifications in, or strong knowledge of environmental assessment models desired (BREEAM, LEED, Ska, etc).

What's in it for you?

Ongoing career development and accredited learning

Annual recognition and values awards

Global employee assistance program

Life assurance

Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways

As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)

Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office

Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week

Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable

Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone’s invited

If you'd like to speak to the Early Careers team, please contact [e-mail] for more details.

About ISG

We are ISG. As a global construction specialist, we make places where people and businesses thrive.
Our vision comes to life through partnership. We build relationships on trust, collaboration and open communication, because it’s the only way to create places as smart and resilient as the people who use them.

We’re proud of our unparalleled track record and reputation for delivery we’ve built over 30 years. We’re even prouder to work with some of the world’s most successful and enduring businesses, cities and institutions.

We’ve come this far because we embrace change. Delivering the places of tomorrow requires the ability to think big and collaborate effectively – it requires what we call, Delivery Dynamic.

Delivery Dynamic is the secret behind our great relationships, and the driving force behind our transformational results. It’s who we are. It’s what we do.