Sustainability Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Sustainability professional to manage sustainability aspects of large infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in environmental management, strong leadership skills, and a degree or equivalent experience. This role involves ensuring compliance with sustainability strategies and supporting project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Significant environmental and sustainability management experience in the construction industry (over 7 years).
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• DBS check required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sustainability aspects of the HARP project in line with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and share best practices.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental Management

Sustainability Management

Project Management

Education

Degree Qualified (or equivalent experience)

Full Member of relevant professional institution (e.g., IEMA)

Job description

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

What matters to us

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

Your contribution to our 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, STRABAG management system, and strategy
• Manage project-related sustainability requirements according to client and business needs
• Ensure delivery of projects aligns with STRABAG ESMS and Sustainability Strategy
• Conduct site visits, inspections, share best practices, and educate project teams
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain records to ensure compliance with legislation, STRABAG, and client requirements
• Support knowledge sharing, bid support, and strategy development across the wider business
• Work with supply chain and procurement to ensure ISO20400 principles are followed
• Manage contract delivery in line with PAS2080
• Gather and report project-specific information to meet KPIs and ISO certification requirements
• Mentor and develop Environment & Sustainability team members
• Participate in working groups and forums
• Support the Director of Environment and Sustainability as needed
• Identify trends, develop improvement initiatives, and implement them
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures

What you stand to gain

We value respect, partnership, and sustainability, fostering a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed employees are our greatest asset, underpinning sustainable growth and innovation. Through our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the goal of climate neutrality by 2040, we are committed to driving change.

This process involves:

1. Application screening and evaluation
2. Deciding on interview invitations
3. Candidate interviews (virtual or in-person)
4. Finalizing offer and onboarding

STRABAG employs around 86,000 people across more than 2,400 locations worldwide. We pride ourselves on our projects and our diverse, inclusive culture. Whether in building construction, civil engineering, tunnelling, or project management, we aim to be the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are fundamental to our identity and operations.

We work as partners to successfully complete projects and embrace new challenges. Our goal is to achieve great results and foster lasting relationships.

Nothing beats the satisfaction of completing a project successfully, meeting new people, and making friends.

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