Sustainability Manager

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

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee sustainability efforts across projects. You'll lead the integration of BREEAM strategies and guide teams on embodied carbon reduction while ensuring compliance with client expectations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in sustainability with a focus on technical expertise and leadership. This is a full-time, office-based position in Kent offering an annual salary of £60K - £70K.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a sustainability role, preferably in construction.
• Strong understanding of sustainability standards and legislation.
• Ability to drive technical standards and client-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability requirements across assigned projects.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies and delivery.
• Guide teams on embodied carbon reduction.
• Support delivery of circular economy and waste minimization strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in sustainability

BREEAM knowledge

Experience in circular economy

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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