Environmental, Sustainability & Governance (ESG) Lead

Flynn; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Flynn is seeking an experienced ESG Lead to drive the environmental and ESG agenda across our projects in Dublin and beyond. You will ensure compliance, lead sustainable initiatives, and coordinate ESG reporting for multiple high-profile construction programmes.

You will work closely with the HSQE team and senior management to implement Environmental Management Systems, monitor legislation, and develop data at site level for ongoing improvements and external disclosures.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in EHS or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience on large scale commercial/construction projects.
• Strong understanding of ESG requirements and best practices.
• Experience managing ISO 14001 systems and sustainability reporting programmes.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full clean driver’s license preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support to the HSQE Team and site teams on environmental compliance, best practice and ESG.
• Monitor emerging ESG legislation, sustainability standards and industry best practices, providing strategic recommendations to senior management to ensure continual compliance and leadership within the sector.
• Maintain the company's environmental legal register, monitor compliance with Irish, UK and EU legislation, and advise management on regulatory changes.
• Ensure site teams develop and implement project specific Environmental Management System and ESG plans for their projects and provide ongoing support on the maintenance of site Environmental plans and documentation.
• Conduct environmental and ESG audits, perform desktop compliance reviews, participate in HSQE audits, and support the closeout of non-conformances.
• Environmental Management system and ESG. Be the main point of contact for all third parties i.e., stat bodies and accrediting bodies such as ISO for auditing and accreditation
• Develop and delivery of Environmental and ESG training and communications (training presentations, briefings, toolbox talks, Q&A sessions, Lessons Learnt, social media posts, posters, guidance notes etc.)
• Advise and guide others in completing Environmental/ESG sections of tender and pre-qual submissions for the Pre- Construction department. Ensure adequate resources are provided for in terms of project ESG requirements
• Establish strong ESG data management processes and coordinate assurance activities to ensure reported information is accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Provide ongoing reports on company KPI information for monthly Senior meetings and for the annual QHSE Management review meeting.
• Manage ESG reporting, carbon reduction targets, and sustainability objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
• Lead compliance with CSRD and ESRS requirements, including double materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, gap analysis, ESG data collection and annual sustainability disclosures.
• Conducting full and thorough investigation of significant unplanned environmental events that occur on site
• Lead the ESG Committee, driving governance, performance, and continuous improvement while coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and supporting effective decision-making on sustainability initiatives.
• Lead engagement with clients, investors, supply chain partners, industry bodies and regulatory authorities on ESG matters and sustainability performance.
• Work with procurement and operational teams to integrate ESG requirements into supplier selection, monitoring and performance evaluation processes.
• Develop supplier engagement programmes to improve environmental, social and governance performance throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure on site ESG initiatives are reviewed, instilled and equipment utilised for reuse on future projects
• Attend industry events and educational forums to expand our knowledge and keep in line with ESG trends in the industry
• Lead the development and implementation of carbon reduction strategies including Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions management, reduction targets and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Conduct benchmarking, follow trends, and provide best practices for ESG disclosures while identifying gaps and presenting solutions
• Develop and maintain potential tools and mechanisms to evaluate, track and report on progress against company ESG goals.
• Identify, monitor and report ESG-related risks and opportunities through the corporate risk management framework, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented and reviewed.
• Support project teams in undertaking whole life carbon assessments and embodied carbon evaluations to inform sustainable design and procurement decisions.
• Lead circular economy initiatives including waste reduction, material reuse, responsible sourcing and resource efficiency programmes to improve environmental performance.
• Develop and implement biodiversity enhancement strategies, nature-based solutions and ecological protection measures across projects in accordance with company objectives and client requirements.
• Assess and support reporting against the EU Taxonomy Regulation and other sustainable finance frameworks where required by customers, investors and stakeholders.
• Assess and monitor climate related risks and opportunities affecting the business, projects and supply chain, ensuring alignment with climate adaptation and resilience requirements.

Skills

ESG knowledge

ISO 14001

Sustainability reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in EHS or related

Job description

Flynn is a first-generation construction company with operations across Ireland, UK and Northern Europe. We specialize in Critical Environments such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Aviation, High Value Manufacturing and Critical Logistics.

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented ESG Lead to join our high performing project teams in Dublin. If you would like to join a company who wins high profile projects with blue chip clients and if you enjoy working in a stimulating environment, then Flynn is the company for you.

REPORTING TO: Group HSQE Manager

Purpose of Role

To lead the organisation's environmental and ESG agenda, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and delivering the company's sustainability objectives.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support to the HSQE Team and site teams on all matters relating to environmental compliance, best practice and ESG.
• Monitor emerging ESG legislation, sustainability standards and industry best practices, providing strategic recommendations to senior management to ensure continual compliance and leadership within the sector.
• Maintain the company's environmental legal register, monitor compliance with Irish, UK and EU legislation, and advise management on regulatory changes.
• Ensure site teams develop and implement project specific Environmental Management System and ESG plans for their projects and provide ongoing support on the maintenance of site Environmental plans and documentation.
• Conduct environmental and ESG audits, perform desktop compliance reviews, participate in HSQE audits, and support the closeout of non-conformances
• Environmental Management system and ESG. Be the main point of contact for all third parties i.e., stat bodies and accrediting bodies such as ISO for auditing and accreditation
• Develop and delivery of Environmental and ESG training and communications (training presentations, briefings, toolbox talks, Q&A sessions, Lessons Learnt, social media posts, posters, guidance notes etc.)
• Advise and guide others in completing Environmental/ESG sections of tender and pre-qual submissions for the Pre- Construction department. Ensure adequate resources are provided for in terms of project ESG requirements
• Establish strong ESG data management processes and coordinate assurance activities to ensure reported information is accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Provide ongoing reports on company KPI information for monthly Senior meetings and for the annual QHSE Management review meeting.
• Manage ESG reporting, carbon reduction targets, and sustainability objectives, ensuring compliance witt regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
• Lead compliance with CSRD and ESRS requirements, including double materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, gap analysis, ESG data collection and annual sustainability disclosures.
• Conducting full and thorough investigation of significant unplanned environmental events that occur on site
• Lead the ESG Committee, driving governance, performance, and continuous improvement while coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and supporting effective decision-making on sustainability initiatives.
• Lead engagement with clients, investors, supply chain partners, industry bodies and regulatory authorities on ESG matters and sustainability performance.
• Work with procurement and operational teams to integrate ESG requirements into supplier selection, monitoring and performance evaluation processes.
• Develop supplier engagement programmes to improve environmental, social and governance performance throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure on site ESG initiatives are reviewed, instilled and equipment utilised for reuse on future projects
• Attend industry events and educational forums to expand our knowledge and keep in line with ESG trends in the industry
• Lead the development and implementation of carbon reduction strategies including Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions management, reduction targets and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Conduct benchmarking, follow trends, and provide best practices for ESG disclosures while identifying gaps and presenting solutions
• Develop and maintain potential tools and mechanisms to evaluate, track and report on progress against company ESG goals.
• Identify, monitor and report ESG-related risks and opportunities through the corporate risk management framework, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented and reviewed.
• Support project teams in undertaking whole life carbon assessments and embodied carbon evaluations to inform sustainable design and procurement decisions.
• Lead circular economy initiatives including waste reduction, material reuse, responsible sourcing and resource efficiency programmes to improve environmental performance.
• Develop and implement biodiversity enhancement strategies, nature-based solutions and ecological protection measures across projects in accordance with company objectives and client requirements.
• Assess and support reporting against the EU Taxonomy Regulation and other sustainable finance frameworks where required by customers, investors and stakeholders.
• Assess and monitor climate related risks and opportunities affecting the business, projects and supply chain, ensuring alignment with climate adaptation and resilience requirements.

The Candidate

• Third level qualification in EHS or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience working on large scale commercial/construction projects.
• Strong understanding of ESG requirements and best practices.
• Experience of managing ISO 14001 systems and sustainability reporting programmes.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Conscientious, highly focused and detail orientated.
• Self-starter and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Full clean driver’s license preferable.
• Excellent communication skills.

Competitive Package

Flynn offer a competitive remuneration package which may include basic salary, pension and life assurance, healthcare and travel allowance.

Flynn is an equal opportunities employer

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