Senior Sustainability Manager

We’re excited to be working with a leading UK-based construction company that delivers some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile construction projects. They’re currently looking for a Senior Sustainability Manager to join their team in a newly formed business unit.

With a primary focus on Sizewell C and other major infrastructure sites, this is your chance to make a real impact in an organisation that champions sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. (Occasional travel to Sizewell, Suffolk but can be based in London)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving Sustainability Strategy – Lead the delivery of sustainability targets across high-priority projects, aligning with group-wide ESG commitments.
• Carbon & Certification Leadership – Manage carbon budgets and green building certifications (BREEAM, WELL, LEED) from design through to completion.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to embed sustainability into every stage of the project.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities for circular economy initiatives and low-carbon solutions, driving innovation across the business.
• Data & Performance Management – Own sustainability data collection, validation, and reporting to ensure robust performance tracking and compliance.

Who They’re Looking For:

• Experienced Sustainability Leader – Proven track record in managing sustainability across large-scale construction projects, especially in carbon and certification.
• Technical Expertise – Knowledge of life cycle assessments, carbon tools (e.g. OneClick LCA), and circular economy implementation.
• Confident Communicator – Able to lead meetings, deliver training, and present to both technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and impact.
• Collaborative Innovator – Passionate about driving change, sharing knowledge, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Qualified & Committed – Holds relevant qualifications (e.g. BREEAM AP, CSCS card) and ideally WELL AP, LEED AP or membership of professional bodies like IEMA or CIBSE.

Vacancy Reference: PR/029203