Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects. They now have an exciting new opportunity for an Environmental Sustainability Manager to join their team in Southampton The Role Support contracts with their sustainability management plans inclusive of the group strategy, customer standards and other contract requirements. Manage associated data capture and reporting including the internal sustainability portal and external platforms where required Support the contract teams to ensure they are compliant with the BMS requirements Develop the contract team’s knowledge and skills to understand the sustainability related contract requirements including understanding how their roles impact the overall ambitions Provide on-going expertise, support and coaching to the contract team and supply chain, to enable them to recognise risks and opportunities, to deliver, and where possible exceed targets Identify suitable awards and opportunities to promote contract activities, including the production of case studies and relevant communications Carry out site inspections and audits of highways depots and on projects across the Southampton Highways network Development and line management of Environmental Sustainability Graduate The Individual Ability to influence and promote a positive culture Understanding of UK policy, regulatory frameworks Ability to undertake contract planning, contract management and work to budgets Understanding and practical experience of contract Sustainability risks and opportunities and how they practically impact on the ‘built environment’ Programme management experience with a structured approach to organising and documenting progress through KPI monitoring and performance reporting Practical experience of Sustainability in a construction environment Experience in identifying innovation and developing case studies to promote contract successes Ability to articulate to and influence key stakeholders on how sustainability practically impacts on clients, suppliers, communities and stakeholders Communication and relationship management skills are required Experience in construction environment Demonstrates commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to customers and company Experience of managing and analysing sustainability data Full driving licence and a willingness to regularly travel across Southampton city and visits to West Sussex Desirable Additional relevant skills and qualifications in a technical area such as sustainability, engineering or construction. Stakeholder management experience Line management experience