Sustainability Lead

Job Description

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, forward-thinking contractor that delivers high-tech facilities across manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and data centre sectors. As their Sustainability Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in embedding ESG into every phase of project delivery - from the ground up.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter who’s ready to own their agenda, influence at all levels, and leave a lasting legacy on the built environment.\n\nWhere You’ll Make an Impact:\n\nLead from the front – Act as the go-to sustainability expert across major UK projects, ensuring best-in-class environmental performance.\nDrive project certifications – Own BREEAM, LEED and other accreditations with clients and consultants, keeping everyone aligned and accountable.\nShape strategy – Embed the wider ESG strategy into live project delivery, pushing forward key goals around carbon, compliance, and culture.\nTrain and influence – Build capability across teams through tailored sustainability training and impactful reporting.\nRaise the bar – Regularly visit sites to champion environmental compliance and identify new opportunities for sustainable innovation.\nWhat You Bring:\n\nA track record supporting sustainability in construction projects – with a passion for pushing boundaries, not ticking boxes.\nConfident leading conversations on environmental compliance, certification, and planning conditions.\nExperienced with tools like BREEAM, LEED or carbon/impact assessments.\nA natural communicator – clear, credible, and able to inspire change across technical and non-technical audiences.\nProactive and autonomous – you’re a doer, someone who thrives on making things happen and taking ownership.\n\nVacancy Reference: PR/(phone number removed)