Environment and Sustainability Coordinator

We’re looking for an Environmental Coordinator to join our HMP Glasgow team on a fixed‑term contract for 18 months in a key role supporting the environmental and sustainability ambitions of the project.

Glasgow – on site with some opportunity for hybrid working.

40 per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of environmental commitments on a live construction project at HMP Glasgow. As Environmental Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring environmental risks are identified, managed and monitored, whilst helping the project remain compliant with legal, client and Kier standards.

• Champion best practice across our supply chain.
• Support audits and reporting.
• Contribute to achieving sustainability targets including waste reduction, carbon management, pollution prevention, biodiversity protection and considerate construction.

• Support the implementation of the Project Environmental Management Plan and maintain environmental documentation, including risk assessments, compliance trackers, waste records and inspection logs.
• Carry out regular environmental site inspections, identify risks such as water pollution, dust, noise and spills, and work collaboratively with site teams to implement effective controls.
• Drive compliance with waste segregation and duty of care requirements, maintain accurate resource data and promote resource efficiency across the project.
• Support sustainability outcomes including carbon reduction initiatives, biodiversity requirements, supply chain engagement and scheme‑specific deliverables.
• Engage with package managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to build strong environmental behaviours, deliver toolbox talks and support audits and reporting.

• Degree in a sustainability or environmental specialism.
• Confidence with data analysis and experience in sustainability reporting covering waste, carbon, water and responsible sourcing.
• Strong organisational and administration skills with attention to detail in document control and tracking.
• Clear and collaborative communication skills, able to build positive relationships across teams.
• Competent IT user, particularly with MS Office and Excel for data handling and reporting.

We offer a variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More information is available through our benefits portal.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

We look forward to receiving your application.