Sustainability Advisor

Job title:

Sustainability Advisor
Job Type: Permanent

Start date:

Subject to clearance
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 Per Annum + Car Allowance + Benefits

Location:

Workington, Cumbria
Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week

As the Sustainability Advisor you will work closely with project and design teams, stakeholders and the supply chain. You will develop and implement energy management and carbon reduction plans, ensuring compliance with ISO 50001 and assist the business in achieving the goals set out by the client’s Sustainability Plan. You will guide bid teams and operational teams around the specific requirements of clients, local authorities and frameworks.

You will explore innovation in construction, identifying means by which carbon reductions can be achieved, and work with project and design teams in the successful adoption of new practices and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to the sustainability strategy development and implementation in the business.

• Develop project‑specific sustainability management plans aligned to the client strategy plans where appropriate.
• Liaise with project site teams and the supply chain on site and ensure that client & stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe.
• Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform client personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance.
• Help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with client requirements for energy and GHG emission reporting.
• 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 looking to using sustainable materials in design and construction.
• Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance.
• Engage with client procurement team to drive continuous improvement against client objectives and 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 to client.
• Contribute to winning work when required (eg PQQs, tenders, interviews).

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training where required.
• Preferably degree‑level qualified, working towards (or holding) 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.
• Good understanding of carbon reduction planning.
• All candidates must have experience of working within the nuclear industry.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to obtain security clearance.

Interested in this position? Please apply now.

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