Sustainability Manager (6076)

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability initiatives in the construction sector. This pivotal role involves leading a diverse team and embedding sustainability across landmark projects in Oxford. You will implement innovative strategies, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society, where your expertise will shape a sustainable future. If you are ready to make a difference and lead transformative projects, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability leadership within construction.
• Broad understanding of ESG reporting and carbon management.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement sustainability strategies for innovative solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of sustainability professionals.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and KPIs.

Skills

Sustainability Leadership

Environmental Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Carbon Management

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Tools

ISO 14001

BREEAM

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Are you passionate about driving sustainability in the construction industry? Do you have the expertise to lead a diverse team toward exemplary sustainability performance? If so, we want to hear from you!

Location: Oxford

Role

At Laing O'Rourke we are shaping a lasting legacy for our clients, society, the environment, and people. As a Sustainability Manager, you will play a pivotal role in embedding sustainability across a diverse project portfolio in Oxford, with a primary focus on two landmark projects:

• The Oxford Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT)
• A pandemic and vaccine research centre at the University of Oxford's Old Road Campus
  
  

Leading a team of sustainability professionals, you will work closely with project leadership, delivery teams, and clients to achieve project ESG objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Sustainability Strategy: Implement and drive environmental, carbon, and social value strategies to deliver innovative and high-performance sustainable solutions.
• Team Leadership & Support: Line-manage and mentor Environmental, Social Value and Carbon Advisors, providing oversight to ensure continuous improvement, identify risks/opportunities and maximisation of ESG and KPI outcomes.
• Stakeholder & Client Engagement: Represent sustainability at client and consultant meetings, influencing decision-making and embedding sustainability within project leadership forums.
• Regulatory & Environmental Compliance: Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability KPIs, engaging with subcontractors to align with sustainability goals.
• Sustainability Reporting: Collect, analyse, and present sustainability performance data, creating dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulators.
• Project Delivery Support: Provide sustainability guidance to technical, procurement, HR/recruitment, and construction teams to ensure sustainability is embedded in project methodology.
  
  

About You

• Proven experience in sustainability leadership within a construction or infrastructure setting.
• Broad understanding of environmental sustainability, carbon management, and social value, including ESG reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills to drive engagement across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management experience, particularly with regulators, clients, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in data collation, performance reporting, and auditing.
• Ability to align sustainability initiatives with project cost, programme, and design considerations.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, PAS 2080, and knowledge of BREEAM, environmental consenting, and ecology management (beneficial).
• A relevant degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong time management, organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
  

CVs only tell us so much and so do job adverts.We'dwelcome an informal chat via Emma Woodall (Resourcing Partner) to discuss [e-mail] or 07350368883.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we enable access for candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme', which supports applicants meeting the essential criteria by offering an interview for the position. If you need the application form in an alternative format or have any questions about our process, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction and Engineering Services

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