Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Lead

M40 Corridor

£50,000 - £60,000 + 10% c / a + package

Our client is a leading main contractor delivering major construction and technical projects across the UK. They are seeking a Sustainability Lead to join their team and play a key role in driving environmental and sustainability performance across their portfolio.

The successful candidate will act as the project sustainability subject matter expert — supporting construction operations, guiding project teams through BREEAM, LEED and Low Carbon Construction requirements, and ensuring the business continues to build in line with its sustainability strategy.

• Serve as the key contact for assigned projects, providing sustainability and environmental guidance to construction teams.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal sustainability and environmental training.
• Monitor and report monthly on project sustainability performance and progress.
• Support teams with planning conditions and sustainability KPIs.
• Undertake site visits and inspections to ensure compliance and promote best practice.
• Produce project environmental and sustainability documentation such as Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Pollution Incident Response Plans.

• Support teams in understanding and achieving certification targets (BREEAM, LEED).
• Engage with the supply chain to ensure certification evidence is gathered on time.
• Manage and maintain certification trackers to ensure compliance and auditability.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and consultants regarding certification progress and requirements.
• Identify and elevate risks to meeting certification targets.
• Share knowledge and promote process improvement across the business for BREEAM and other certifications.

• Support the Head of ESG with delivery and performance monitoring of the company’s sustainability strategy.
• Integrate sustainability objectives into day‑to‑day project operations.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Environmental Management System and ESG documentation.
• Champion continuous improvement and drive sustainability initiatives across the business.

• Strong understanding of sustainability standards and frameworks such as BREEAM, LEED, and ISO 14001.
• Experience working on construction projects with a sustainability or environmental focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant environmental or sustainability qualifications (IEMA, BREEAM Assessor, or equivalent) are advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking contractor with a genuine commitment to sustainable construction and innovation.