Sustainability Manager

Morson Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead initiatives across construction projects and operations, driving carbon reduction and embedding sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle. Working with project leaders, design teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will translate objectives into strategies, targets and measurable improvements.

You will oversee energy management and ISO 50001 compliance, monitor KPIs and report performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sustainability experience in construction, infrastructure or built environment.
• Strong knowledge of carbon reduction planning and energy management.
• Experience developing sustainability plans, tracking KPIs and reporting.
• Familiarity with ISO 50001 and GHG reporting.
• Ability to influence design, procurement and operations for sustainable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness balancing environmental improvements with safety, quality and value.
• Degree or equivalent in sustainability, environmental management or engineering.
• ISEP membership or equivalent professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of sustainability strategies and project plans.
• Drive energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Influence design, procurement and construction decisions for lower embodied and operational carbon.
• Monitor KPIs, prepare monthly performance reports and provide recommendations.
• Engage with project teams, clients, authorities, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify innovative solutions and share best practices across projects.
• Develop sustainability guidance and training across the business.
• Integrate sustainability criteria into procurement and supplier engagement.
• Contribute sustainability input to tenders, bids and client presentations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Influence multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in sustainability / environmental management / engineering

ISEP membership or equivalent professional body

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability initiatives across construction projects and business operations. This is an opportunity to influence project delivery, drive carbon reduction and embed sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with project leaders, design teams, clients, procurement and supply chain partners, you will translate business sustainability objectives into practical strategies, measurable targets and meaningful environmental improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and project management plans aligned with business objectives, client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Energy and Carbon Management: Drive energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives, support ISO 50001 compliance, and oversee energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting.
• Sustainable Construction: Influence design, engineering, procurement and construction decisions to reduce embodied and operational carbon, improve resource efficiency and promote sustainable materials and methods.
• Performance and Reporting: Monitor sustainability KPIs, prepare monthly performance reports, identify improvement opportunities and provide evidence-based recommendations to management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead collaboration with project teams, designers, clients, local authorities, suppliers and subcontractors to deliver sustainability commitments.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify innovative solutions, benchmark performance, capture lessons learned and share best practice across projects.
• Training and Communication: Develop sustainability guidance and training, raise awareness and build sustainability capability across the business.
• Supply Chain and Procurement: Integrate sustainability criteria into procurement and supplier engagement to improve environmental performance.
• Business Development: Provide specialist sustainability input into tenders, bids, PQQs and client presentations, demonstrating credible and deliverable sustainability solutions.

About You

You will be an experienced sustainability professional with the technical knowledge and leadership skills to influence multidisciplinary teams and deliver measurable improvements.

Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrable sustainability experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or the built environment.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability management, carbon reduction planning, energy management and environmental performance.
• Experience developing sustainability plans, monitoring KPIs and reporting performance.
• Understanding of ISO 50001, energy management systems and GHG emissions reporting.
• The ability to influence design, procurement and operational decisions to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance environmental improvements with safety, quality, programme and value for money.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in sustainability, environmental management or engineering.
• Membership of ISEP (formerly IEMA) or a comparable professional body, ideally at an appropriate level.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead sustainability initiatives across construction projects.
• Professional development and opportunities to expand your expertise.
• The chance to influence lower-carbon construction and deliver measurable environmental benefits.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

The role involves travel to UK project sites for audits, training and specialist support, potentially up to 40% of annual working time. Reasonable expenses are covered in line with company policy.