Sustainability Manager

ZipRecruiter; Swansea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious family-run construction company as a Sustainability Manager, where you will drive sustainability initiatives on major projects in South Wales. Your role will encompass managing environmental compliance, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring sustainable practices in alignment with client requirements. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a legacy of building Britain's future heritage, all while working in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Performance-related Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction sustainability/environmental roles.
• Strong capability in managing sustainability throughout project lifecycles.
• Familiarity with environmental assessment methods such as BREEAM.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability strategy delivery and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Conduct site inspections for sustainability performance.

Skills

Communication

Technical Sustainability Expertise

Influencing Skills

Proactive Learning

Environmental Management

Sustainability Delivery Management

Knowledge of BREEAM

Review and Advise on Assessments

Education

Membership in IEMA or CIOB

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, self-driven Sustainability professional to join our team and support us in achieving our sustainability ambitions.

Why join us?

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are celebrating our 156th anniversary - and the achievements of our people through the decades, right up to iconic modern landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, Eden Project, and the award-winning Bloomberg building.

It's also the perfect moment to look forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. By joining our family-owned business now, you can achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Sustainability Manager role

To manage the delivery of the Sir Robert McAlpine sustainability strategy, client requirements, and environmental compliance on a large project in South Wales.

To deliver the requirements of the role, the successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Sustainability and construction project teams. The candidate should have experience in construction environmental management and delivering projects aligned with our sustainability strategy's key areas: Carbon, Resource Efficiency, Ethical Procurement, and Social Value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring our EMS is implemented on the project from pre-construction stage with support from the Head of Sustainability.
• Ensuring procurement documentation reflects the project's sustainability requirements.
• Ensuring the project and supply chain comply with environmental legislation, delivering best practices related to water management, ecology, and nuisance through regular site inspections and audits.
• Managing the project to reduce carbon emissions and waste, and ensuring that goods and services are ethically procured.
• Understanding and delivering the client's sustainability requirements, including environmental assessments like BREEAM and Section 106 agreements.
• Reporting project performance against Build Sure and client requirements, in line with company reporting standards.
• Reviewing project performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary actions.
• Communicating strategy aims and achievements effectively to gain buy-in from staff.
• Sharing best practices across the business unit.
• Providing training on environmental management and sustainability for project staff and supply chain.

Your Profile

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Member of relevant professional body (IEMA / CIOB).
• Experience supporting complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects with technical sustainability/environmental expertise.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.
• Ability to manage sustainability delivery on projects.
• Experience in a construction sustainability/environmental role.
• Knowledge of environmental assessment methods (BREEAM, LEED, HQM, etc.).
• Ability to review, advise, and manage the delivery of sustainability performance and environmental assessments (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, HQM, LEED).
• Experience managing sustainability and environmental requirements from preconstruction to practical completion.

Rewards

We are committed to investing in your future, offering wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities.

Join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you're part of an underrepresented group in construction. Our goal is to reflect society's diversity in our workforce. As a family-run business with strong values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for all team members.