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Project Sustainability Lead

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading contractor specialising in advanced manufacturing, data centres, food, logistics, and pharmaceuticals. As Project Sustainability Lead, you’ll play a key role in embedding environmental and social best practice across major construction projects. Acting as a sustainability expert, you’ll guide project teams through environmental compliance, low-carbon design, and certification processes such as BREEAM and LEED, helping to deliver projects that meet and exceed sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the sustainability agenda across assigned projects, providing strategic direction and expert guidance to ensure environmental compliance and ESG performance.
  • Support project teams in achieving BREEAM, LEED, or equivalent certifications, ensuring documentation, evidence, and audit trails are robust and accurate.
  • Conduct site visits and inspections to assess sustainability performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
  • Prepare and maintain key environmental documentation, including Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Pollution Response Plans.
  • Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to integrate sustainability targets into project planning and delivery.
  • Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing to promote best practice and continuous improvement across the business.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Degree in Environmental, Sustainability, or related discipline.
  • Experience providing sustainability support within the construction or built environment sector.
  • Knowledge of BREEAM / LEED certification processes and sustainability reporting.
  • Strong communication, report writing, and analytical skills.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office and sustainability data tools.
  • Full UK driving licence (regular site travel required).

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a collaborative sustainability team working on high-profile, technically complex projects that shape a more sustainable future. This role offers excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact on sustainable construction delivery.

Apply today to find out more!