Sustainability Advisor

MB942:
Sustainability Advisor – Workington

Salary: £45,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

• Exceptional Career Development Opportunities
• Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade)
• Pension matched up to 8%
• 25 days annual leave + holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave from January 2026)
• Private medical insurance
• Free 24/7 EAP

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Sustainability Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot.

• Develop project-specific sustainability management plans aligned to strategy plans where appropriate.
• Liaise with project site teams and supply chain on site to ensure that client & stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe.
• Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance.
• Help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites by assisting in necessary data collection and reporting in line with energy and emission reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way.
• Assist designers and engineers in achieving step change and using sustainable materials in the design and construction.
• Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance.
• Engage with Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirements.
• Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance.
• Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and continually challenge own practice and development to provide high‑quality support.

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, and education; willing to undertake further training and lead by example.
• Preferably degree‑level qualified; must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body).
• Must have a good understanding of the construction process and the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions within established constraints.
• Good understanding of carbon reduction planning.