Sustainability Manager

We are working with a leading international construction and engineering business specialising in complex, high-specification environments including advanced manufacturing, logistics, data centres, and life sciences

With a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects across the UK and globally, the business combines innovation, quality, and a people-focused culture to deliver exceptional results for its clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Manager to take a leading role in driving sustainability strategy across a diverse portfolio of projects.

As Sustainability Manager, you will be responsible for leading and implementing sustainability and ESG initiatives across multiple construction projects. You will play a key role in embedding sustainable practices across the full project lifecycle — from design and procurement through to delivery — ensuring compliance, innovation, and measurable environmental performance. This is a strategic and hands‑on role, requiring the ability to balance sustainability objectives with commercial and programme demands while working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
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• Lead the development and delivery of sustainability strategies across UK projects
• Set, monitor, and report on measurable sustainability and ESG targets
• Integrate sustainability into design, procurement, and construction phases
• Provide technical guidance on environmental standards and certifications (e.g. BREEAM, LEED, WELL)
• Review sustainability plans, environmental assessments, and project performance
• Engage with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to align sustainability goals
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and internal management systems (including ISO
  14001)
• Collect and analyse sustainability data to support reporting and continuous improvement
• Promote innovative construction methods, materials, and technologies
• Support and develop sustainability capability across project teams

• Degree qualified in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in sustainability within the construction or built environment sector
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, policy, and ESG frameworks
• Experience with sustainability certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, or similar
• Understanding of whole-life carbon, energy strategies, and environmental impact assessments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience contributing to or leading sustainability initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of LCA / LCC methodologies
• Experience leading or mentoring sustainability professionals

• Competitive salary of £50,000– £60,000
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑value projects across multiple sectors
• Strong career development within a growing and forward‑thinking organisation

If you are a driven sustainability professional looking to make a real impact across technically challenging construction projects, we would love to hear from you.