Sustainability Manager

Irwin & Colton; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor located in Essex is looking for a Sustainability Manager to take ownership of sustainability across flagship projects in the UK. The successful candidate will manage sustainability strategies aligned with BREEAM standards, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead environmental programs while working with stakeholders. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in sustainability within construction and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within the environmental and sustainability field in construction.
• Qualified in an environmental discipline and ideally have a relevant professional membership.
• Proven experience with sustainability frameworks, including BREEAM.

Responsibilities

• Managing sustainability strategy aligned to BREEAM and LEED framework.
• Ensuring compliance with sustainability policy and legislation.
• Leading environmental sustainability programs with stakeholders.
• Supporting corporate carbon emission reduction ambitions.

Skills

Environmental and sustainability experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified in an appropriate environmental discipline

Professional membership with recognized environmental body

Job description

Sustainability Manager

Location: Essex

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + Car Allowance and Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to take ownership of sustainability across flagship projects in the UK with a rapidly developing principal contractor?

Irwin and Colton are delighted to announce that we are partnering with a leading tier 1 principal contractor to recruit for a Sustainability Manager. The role will include joining a rapidly developing environment and sustainability function, working on landmark new-build projects in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sustainability strategy across landmark projects in the UK aligned to BREEAM and LEED framework requirements.
• Ensuring the delivery of sustainability policy and compliance with legislation and regulations on site.
• Leading the environmental sustainability program, working closely with key stakeholders including clients, contractors and regulators, to ensure their sustainability targets are met.
• Supporting the company's wider ambitions to reduce corporate carbon emissions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within the environmental and sustainability field within construction, civil engineering or a related industry, ideally in major projects.
• Qualified in an appropriate environmental discipline and ideally hold a professional membership with a recognised environmental body (IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM).
• Proven experience with a range of sustainability topics and frameworks, including BREEAM.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate ideas throughout the organisation.

Contact & Application

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Alex Lee on the phone number provided in the original posting or apply here. Reference Number AL4208.