Sustainability Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee sustainability aspects of large infrastructure projects. The role involves managing project requirements, ensuring compliance with legislation, and mentoring team members. Candidates should possess significant experience in environmental management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Significant environmental and sustainability management experience in construction (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.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and share best practices.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Environmental 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 wish 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), 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 a complex matrix organization.
• Project management and commercial/contract management experience.

Your contribution to our company

Reporting to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) Senior Environment and Sustainability Manager, the main purpose of this 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 aligned with client and business needs.
• Ensure delivery of projects in accordance with the STRABAG ESMS and Sustainability Strategy.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, share best practices, and educate project teams.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle, including design, bidding, and delivery phases.
• Maintain records to ensure compliance with legislation, STRABAG, and client requirements.
• Support the wider STRABAG business through knowledge sharing, bid support, and strategy development.
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure adherence to ISO20400 principles.
• Manage delivery of contracts in line with PAS2080 standards.
• Gather and report project-specific data to meet STRABAG KPIs and ISO certification requirements.
• Mentor and develop team members within the Environment & Sustainability team.
• 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 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 emphasizes safety, health, and development. Our committed employees are our greatest asset, driving sustainable growth and innovation. With our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we aim for climate neutrality by 2040.

Application process:

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation.
2. Decision on interview invitations.
3. Candidate interviews, which may be virtual or in person.
4. Offer clarification and onboarding at STRABAG SE.

STRABAG employs around 86,000 people across more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Our projects and individuals are characterized by uniqueness and individual strengths. Whether in building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, tunnelling, or other areas, we strive to be the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are fundamental to who we are and how we operate.

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

Nothing beats reaching the end of a project with excellent results, new connections, and friendships formed.