Overview
Job Title
Sustainability ManagerLocation
London Are you an experienced manager with a passion and in depth understanding of how sustainability plays in the construction industry?The role would suit an individual with experience in the construction industry and sustainability.
You’ll be working on a new build Data Centre challenging both your knowledge and experience whilst interfacing with a large number of stakeholders clients, local authorities, supply chain, HR etc….
You will be supporting the management team providing expert advice to our projects.
What will you get? Good base salary and company benefits Working closely with the project team, Senior Sustainability Manager and Project Director who will bring you up to speed with the project and help you progress as the project develops furtherYou’ll work with a team that has an individual and unique model to how they work in order for the project to progress, this is a exciting opportunity to work in a different wayAlso, having the opportunity to work for a very interesting and large project which is fast paced and varied.
These projects may lead to potential to travel to multiple parts of Europe which is great if you enjoy travelling and seeing new places.
Job purpose
Meet legislative, ISG, stakeholder, client and any other thirdparty requirementsAchieve LEED, BREEAM and Ska Rating assessmentsMeet all other sustainability targets such as sustainable sourcing of materialsSupport the use of a local supply chain, labour and materialsEngage and support local communities around apprentices, work experience placements, educational visits etc.
Contribute to the business unit and group sustainability strategy development and implementation.
The candidate must have the confidence to support a number of project teams simultaneously to ensure that sustainability requirements are met.
Key accountabilities
A good knowledge and understanding in particular of how a range of BREEAM assessments are implemented at both design and construction stage is essential as well as a thorough grounding in ISO 14001 implementation, environmental legislation and inspection of control measures.
Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that ISG, Client and Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within required timeframes.
Help to develop, cultivate and maintain a culture whereby project teams selfdeliver sustainability requirements with strategic support from the sustainability team.
Support project teams with LEED, BREEAM, and Ska Rating requirements and assist with compliance.
Ensure that projects are legally compliant with regard to for example waste management, hazardous waste, runoff disposal, pollution control and any local authority requirements / restrictions particularly pertaining to noise and dust.
Calculate targets for waste recycling, CO2 & water usage, and assist the site team in taking action to ensure these are met, including monitoring and reporting requirements.
Carry out regular environmental inspections on site, ensuring these are communicated to the project teams/trade contractors for their information and action, and follow up any nonconformances.
Deliver internal training to project teams and trade contractors where appropriate – including how to recognise environmental aspects and impacts within their site inspections, complete environmental paperwork and update environmental records to be reported to the Sustainability Team.
Liaise with clients and professional teams via meetings and producing project sustainability reports.
Support the wider division strategy Skills and experienceStrong communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsAbility to deal confidently with colleagues, subcontractors and external consultantsAbility to work independently and use initiativeAbility to work as part of a teamA commitment to identify, develop, direct and implement key objectivesExperience in training / supervising / managing junior team membersOrganisation skills and workload prioritisingExperience and understanding of sustainability issues in constructionAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointHealth & Safety awarenessKnowledge of sustainable sourcing procedures FSC timber chain of custodyQualificationsHave Environmental / Sustainability qualifications Degree, Masters, industry qualifications etc.
Either qualifications in, or strong knowledge of environmental assessment models BREEAM, LEED, Ska, etc.
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