Sustainability Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG SE is seeking an experienced sustainability manager to oversee all sustainability aspects of the HARP project in tunnelling construction. The role involves ensuring compliance with sustainability strategies, managing project-related requirements, and supporting teams throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in environmental management within the construction industry and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Significant environmental and sustainability management experience (over 7 years).
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.
• DBS check required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sustainability aspects of the HARP project.
• Ensure delivery of projects aligns with STRABAG ESMS and sustainability strategy.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Environmental Management

Education

Degree in relevant field

Full member of a relevant professional institution

Job description

If you are an ambitious sustainability professional seeking a new challenge in tunnelling construction and wish to help shape the future of STRABAG, please review the following job description.

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Full member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., IEMA), with relevant Chartered status.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.
• DBS check required prior to appointment.
• Significant environmental and sustainability management experience in the construction industry on large infrastructure projects or equivalent (over 7 years).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams in complex matrix organizations.
• Project management and commercial/contract management experience required.

About STRABAG

More than just a construction company.

Reporting to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) Senior Environment and Sustainability Manager, the main purpose of the role is to:

• Manage all sustainability aspects of the HARP project in line with project requirements, the STRABAG management system, and strategy.
• Manage project-related sustainability requirements according to client and business needs.
• Ensure delivery of projects aligns with the STRABAG ESMS and sustainability strategy.
• Allocate time for project visits, inspections, sharing best practices, upskilling, and educating project teams.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle, including design, bidding, and delivery.
• Maintain records for compliance with legislation, STRABAG, and client requirements.
• Support the wider STRABAG business through knowledge sharing, bid support, and strategy.
• Work with supply chain and procurement to ensure adherence to ISO20400 principles.
• Manage delivery of all contracts in line with PAS2080.
• Collect and report project-specific information in line with KPIs, ESMS, and ISO certification requirements.
• Support, mentor, and develop team members in Environment & Sustainability.
• Participate in working groups and forums as needed.
• Assist the Director of Environment and Sustainability when required.
• Review trends, develop improvement initiatives, and implement them.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with STRABAG policies and procedures.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, fostering a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our dedicated employees are our most valuable asset, underpinning sustainable growth and innovation. With our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we aim for climate neutrality by 2040.

STRABAG employs around 86,000 people across more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Our projects and team members are characterized by uniqueness and individual strengths. Whether in building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development, or building management – we strive to be the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are integral to our identity and operations.

Together, we work as partners to successfully complete projects and embrace new challenges. Together, we achieve great things. Let’s progress!