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