Sustainability Manager

ISEP; Workington; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 8%

Company Car/Car Allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a national construction business to recruit a Sustainability Manager for a permanent role at the Workington depot. The position leads the sustainability team, drives site-level energy and emissions reporting, and aligns with client requirements and HTUK objectives.

The role requires a degree-level qualification, progression toward ISEF membership, and a strong track record in carbon reduction planning within construction.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, with willingness to undertake further training.
• Preferably degree level qualification, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sustainability team.
• Develop project specific sustainability management plans aligned to strategy.
• Liaise with project site teams and supply chain to meet client & stake holder sustainability objectives within timeframe.
• Develop communication tools (guidance, training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel and stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance.
• Assist in data collection and reporting for energy and emission reporting as part of ISO 50001 commitments.
• Identify opportunities to add value or deliver more sustainable solutions in projects.
• Support designers and engineers to use sustainable materials and methods.
• Capture best practices and produce case studies to improve performance.
• Engage with Procurement to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirements.
• Report monthly on project and business sustainability performance.
• Identify opportunities to develop skills and experience to support projects.

Skills

Sustainability in construction

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Carbon reduction planning

Education

Degree-level qualification

ISEF membership or equivalent

Job description

MB943: Sustainability Manager

Location: Workington

Salary: £60,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Additional Company Benefits:

• Exceptional Career Development Opportunities
• Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade)
• Pension matched up to 8%
• 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026)
• Private medical insurance
• Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Sustainability Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the sustainability team
• Develop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to strategy plans where appropriate.
• Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe
• Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance
• To help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with requirements for energy and emission reporting.
• To identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way.
• To assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction.
• Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance
• Engage with Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirements
• Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance
• Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support

Skills and Experience

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training. Wiling to lead by example.
• Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body).
• Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints.
• Good understanding of carbon reduction planning