Overview

Job Title                                   Sustainability Advisor    

Business                                  Science & Health

Based                                       London                  

Reporting to                           Head of Sustainability                

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with a passion for the environment and understanding of the role sustainability plays in the construction industry.  The role involves working closely with project teams and the supply chain on site to:

  • Meet legislative, ISG, stakeholder, client and any other third-party requirements
  • Achieve BREEAM assessment rating
  • Coordinate review of tender document requirements and site-specific environmental requirements
  • Meet all other sustainability targets as set by the client, ISG or other stakeholders
  • Support the use of a local supply chain, labour and materials
  • Engage and support local communities around apprentices, work experience placements, educational visits etc.

The candidate must have the confidence to support a high profile work programme to ensure that sustainability requirements are met.

A good knowledge and understanding in particular of how 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.

A methodical approach to workload is necessary, as is the ability to prioritise important over urgent. The role involves working in both a standalone capacity as well as being part of a team. The individual should have experience related to the construction industry and sustainability where possible.

Job Purpose

To be the dedicated Sustainability Advisor for a high priority work pipeline. The role will be based between site and the ISG Bristol office. The position is full time and the successful candidate will also be required to assist the with the implementation of Group and Business Unit sustainability strategies to this programme of work.

Key Deliverables

  • Liaise with the project site teams for a dedicated pipeline of distribution centre projects and associated supply chain on site and ensure that ISG, Client and Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within required timeframes.
  • Help to integrate sustainability requirements at programme level with strategic support from the sustainability team.
  • Support project team with BREEAM requirements and advise on compliance.
  • Review pre-development information to flag key site constraints to the project team, working with the wider sustainability team, coordinate technical advice on priority issues
  • 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.
  • Support data reporting 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 team/trade contractors for their information and action, and follow up any non-conformances.
  • Deliver internal training to project team 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.
  • Assist project teams in implementing the Considerate Constructors Scheme on site.
  • Develop communication tools, (e.g. project specific website, newsletters, surveys etc.) which can be used to inform ISG and the public about the project.
  • Liaise with clients and professional teams via meetings and producing project sustainability reports.
  • Assist with community engagement programmes.
  • Communicate sustainability issues and performance to site teams (via team meetings, project reports and sustainability information posters on site).
  • Report centrally, monthly on project environmental/sustainability performance and compliance
  • Contribute to programme tenders to support work winning
  • Support the sustainability team with efficiency drives and implementation of innovative ideas
  • Contribute to the development of ISG management systems to include best practice and innovation
  • Capture ISG best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance

Essential skills and qualifications

  • Strong communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to deal confidently with colleagues, subcontractors and external consultants
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • A commitment to identify, develop, direct and implement key objectives
  • Organisation skills and workload prioritising
  • Experience and understanding of sustainability issues in construction
  • Preferably have Environmental / Sustainability qualifications (IEMA, CIRIA, etc)
  • Either qualifications in, or strong knowledge of environmental assessment models (BREEAM, LEED, Ska, etc).
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Health & Safety awareness
  • Knowledge of sustainable sourcing procedures (FSC timber chain of custody)

Personal attributes

  • Endorses and lives the ISG values
  • A clear, positive and effective communicator
  • Effective influencer and demonstrable achiever
  • Well organised individual, who is flexible, plans ahead and manages time effectively
  • Attention to detail
  • Proven ability to deliver quality work
  • Enthusiastic
  • Pleasant and confident manner
  • Admits mistakes and learns from them

Career progression and benefits

  • Potential to progress to Sustainability Manager, Senior Sustainability Manager and Head of Sustainability with the associated management and leadership training and development
  • Potential to specialise in one or more of ISG’s businesses
  • Exposure to a wide variety of projects spanning all sustainability and environmental requirements

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