Sustainability Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to oversee and drive sustainability initiatives across projects. You will ensure compliance with sustainability standards, particularly in BREEAM assessments, and lead efforts in embodied carbon reduction. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a background in sustainable practices. This full-time position is office-based in Kent, offering a competitive annual salary between £60K - £70K.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and technical expertise in sustainability practices.
• Experience with high technical standards in project delivery.
• Understanding of BREEAM and embodied carbon concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability requirements on projects, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee BREEAM strategies and assessments.
• Guide teams on reducing embodied carbon.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in sustainability

Experience with BREEAM

Knowledge of circular economy practices

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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