Built Environment and Sustainability Manager

Built Environment and Sustainability Manager

Location: Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE
. Flexible working including hybrid working.

Salary: £56,316 up to £60,737 inclusive annual salary, plus essential car user allowance, and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week).

St Albans City and District Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced built environment professional to lead and manage the core functions associated with the management of the Council's operational estate and associated assets. The role is responsible for all aspects of the effective management of the Council's portfolio of operational buildings and other built assets as well as providing support services which span the Council's non-housing property portfolios (operational, leisure & heritage, community and commercial assets).

This exciting and varied position involves providing direction and oversight to a range of related service areas, including buildings and facilities management and maintenance, compliance, infrastructure, contract management and sustainability.

There is a significant line management component to the role, managing other managers as well as capability development and performance management. A particular focus will be on ensuring suitable and sufficient emergency procedures for the Council's operational property asset portfolio are in place, and the role holder will lead on business continuity for the department. The Council has an ambitious strategy to achieve net zero, and this role will contribute to this through oversight of the Council's sustainability function, coordinating the Council's approach to developing and implementing actions relating to decarbonisation and energy management.

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent technical qualification) with extensive post‑qualification experience in a comparable, complex organisation. Practical and procedural knowledge of public sector practice is desirable.
• Significant experience of delivering comprehensive estates and property management services (both in‑house and outsourced), and in‑depth knowledge and experience of regulatory guidelines and statutory compliance requirements for estate management, including operational H&S, emergency planning and business continuity.
• Knowledge and understanding of sustainability approaches and a willingness to develop this part of the role.
• Excellent people skills with the proven ability to listen, explain, negotiate and influence; a skilled subject matter expert with excellent presentation and report‑writing skills.
• Analytical and communication skills, political acumen and confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels. The ability to operate effectively in a political environment is also important.
• A forward‑thinker with a strong customer focus, who drives forward service improvements while fostering innovation and performance improvement. Above all, you will embody the Council's values and behaviours and deliver the best outcomes for our residents.
• Will be required to attend evening meetings and evening and weekend working as needed from time to time.

• 26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions.
• Flexible working options.
• Staff parking permit.
• Reimbursement of professional fees.
• Comprehensive development and training.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform.

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th January 2026

Interviews are expected to be scheduled for w/c: Monday 26th January 2026 (subject to change).

Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.