Environmental Sustainability Manager

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; National (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance with buy/s|

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Great Pension Scheme

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Manager to lead our Net Zero strategy and deliver environmental programmes across the business. You will collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to reduce emissions and improve sustainability performance.

You will drive carbon reporting, support low-carbon technology adoption, and help shape a Sustainable Supply Chain. A degree in sustainability and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of carbon reporting.
• Ability to work independently on your own initiative.
• Represent the business on customer forums, industry federations.
• Work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Good communication at all levels.
• Methodical problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Comfort using AI and digital tools to improve efficiency, reporting and insight.

Responsibilities

• Support UK & Europe Net Zero Strategy implementation.
• Track and report on metrics to demonstrate progress.
• Support carbon reduction in Transportation & Fleet.
• Support property carbon reduction with Facilities.
• Assist Asset team in low carbon technologies with customers.
• Contribute to Sustainable Supply Chain Strategy.
• Maintain ISO 50001 accreditation & ESOS requirements.

Skills

Carbon reporting

Independent work

Stakeholder communication

Team player

Travel willingness

AI/digital tools

Education

Degree in Sustainability

Tools

AI tools

Digital reporting

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our exciting and fast paced social sustainability team!

Working across the business, you will lead on the company Net Zero strategy and will develop and deliver Environmental Sustainability programmes to support our vision to be recognised as best-in-class for Environmental Sustainability, both internally and to our customers.

This role involves working with internal stakeholders, our customers, and our supply chain to determine how our company can reduce our environmental footprint & GHG emissions whilst supporting customers to reduce their emissions through responsible equipment hire. The role is highly collaborative.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the UK & Europe business Net Zero Strategy.


• Track and report on metrics to demonstrate progress, internally and externally.


• Support the Transportation & Fleet teams to identify and implement a carbon reduction strategy.


• Support the Facilities team to identify and implement a property carbon reduction strategy.


• Support the Asset team to identify low carbon technologies and work alongside customers to support their selection of low carbon equipment.


• Support the Procurement team in the development and implementation of the Sustainable Supply Chain Strategy.


• Support the Head of Performance Standards in maintaining the company ISO 50001 accreditation, whilst identifying best practice and areas for continual improvement & Manage the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) requirements.


• Support the SBR Bid & Tenders.


• Support the development of communication plans and strategies related to Net Zero, looking at ways in which to engage staff, suppliers and customers.


• Represent the business at specified industry forums and customer events.


• Keep abreast of latest industry innovations, legislative changes, best practice and sustainability leadership.

What can we offer you in return?

You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider.

We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including:

• generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave)


• life assurance


• retail discount scheme


• employee recognition awards


• a great Company pension scheme

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:

• Degree in Sustainability or a related field.


• Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of carbon reporting.


• Able to work independently on your own initiative.


• Able to effectively represent the business on Customer forums, industry Federations.


• Able to work effectively as part of a wider team.


• Good communication skills at all levels.


• Methodical approach to problem solving with an eye for detail.


• Confident using AI and digital tools to improve efficiency, reporting, insight and communication, with the judgement to check accuracy and use outputs responsibly.


• Hold a full driving licence & willingness to travel throughout the country.

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.