Sustainability Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to deliver and embed sustainability across projects. This office-based role in Kent involves leading projects on BREEAM strategies, carbon reduction, and circular economy initiatives. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise and strategic insight, ensuring compliance with client expectations and pioneering sustainable practices in the construction sector. A competitive salary of £60K - £70K is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading sustainability initiatives in project delivery.
• Strong understanding of BREEAM and carbon reduction strategies.
• Ability to support teams in waste minimisation and circular economy practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability requirements across assigned projects.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies and ensure robust evidence collection.
• Guide project teams on embodied carbon reduction.
• Support delivery of circular economy and waste minimisation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in sustainability

Strategic insight

BREEAM knowledge

Circular economy understanding

Carbon reduction strategies

Job description

Job Description

Sustainability Manager - Mechanical and Electrical

Permanent Basis, Full Time

5 days a week office based

Based in Kent

Between £60K - £70K Annual Salary

About the Role:

As a Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in delivering sustainability ambitions across the projects and business operations. This role focuses on driving high technical standards, embedding sustainability into project delivery, and supporting the internal teams and supply chain to meet both company expectations and client requirements.

You will be working within the Sustainability Department and reporting to the Sustainability Manager. The ideal candidate provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic insight across priority areas, including BREEAM, embodied carbon, circular economy, social value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sustainability requirements across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with client expectations and planning conditions.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies, assessments, and delivery, ensuring robust evidence collection and early integration into design.
• Guide project teams on embodied carbon reduction.
• Support delivery of circular economy, waste minimisation strategies, and materials resource efficiency.

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