Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Officer / Graduate

Cannock

£28,000 - £32,000 + Training & Career Development

A growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor is looking to appoint a Sustainability Officer / Graduate to support the delivery of its environmental and sustainability objectives across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career sustainability professional looking to develop practical experience within environmental management, compliance, Net Zero initiatives and sustainability reporting in a fast-growing engineering environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting environmental compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives and assisting with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

• Support the development and implementation of sustainability policies and procedures
• Assist with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation and maintenance
• Monitor and report on environmental performance, including energy, waste and resource consumption
• Support internal and external environmental audits
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and industry standards
• Promote sustainability awareness and best practice throughout the business
• Assist project teams in delivering sustainable engineering solutions
• Maintain environmental records and compliance documentation
• Contribute to Net Zero initiatives and carbon reduction strategies
• Support environmental reporting and performance analysis
• Assist with BREEAM compliance activities where required

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong interest in sustainability, environmental management and compliance
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams

• Previous or work experience within sustainability, environmental compliance or HSE
• Knowledge of ISO 45001
• Understanding of carbon reporting and environmental impact assessments
• Exposure to BREEAM projects
• Knowledge of Net Zero strategies and carbon reduction initiatives
• Experience with environmental audits and reporting

• £28,000 - £32,000 salary
• Structured training and development
• Support towards professional qualifications
• Exposure to major engineering and construction projects
• Clear progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company's sustainability strategy

This role would suit a Sustainability Graduate, Environmental Graduate, Environmental Officer, Environmental Coordinator, Sustainability Coordinator or Environmental Advisor looking to develop their career within the engineering and construction sector.

Apply today for a confidential discussion