Sustainability Manager

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

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy based in Kent seeks a Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability initiatives across projects. You will oversee BREEAM strategies, ensure compliance with client expectations, and provide technical expertise in reducing embodied carbon and promoting circular economy principles. This role requires strong leadership and strategic insight in sustainability practices. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60K to £70K annually and is office-based five days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in sustainability projects.
• Strong technical expertise in sustainability practices.
• Understanding of BREEAM and carbon reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability requirements across projects.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies and assessments.
• Guide teams on embodied carbon reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in sustainability

Knowledge of BREEAM

Circular economy

Social value understanding

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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