Sustainability Manager
Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a large value project in Manchester and we are looking for a Sustainability Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
Why join us?
Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium and award-winning new Bloomberg building.
We're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
The Sustainability Manager role
To deliver the requirements of the role the successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Sustainability and construction project team. The successful candidate should have experience in construction environmental management and delivering projects which are aligned to our sustainability strategy's four category areas, namely Carbon, Resource Efficiency, Ethical Procurement and Social Value.
Responsibilities
Ensuring our EMS is implemented on projects from tender stage with support from the Regional Sustainability Manager
Ensuring that procurement documentation reflects the project sustainability requirements
Ensuring that projects and supply chain comply with the requirements of legislation through regular site surveillances and audits
Managing projects to reduce carbon emissions & waste and ensuring that goods and services are ethically procured.
Ensuring each project understands their Client's sustainability requirements (including delivery of environmental assessments e.g., BREEAM, Section 106 agreements etc.)
Reporting project performance against Build Sure and client requirements in line with the company reporting requirements
Reviewing project performance, identifying, and addressing areas of improvement
Communicating our strategy aims and achievements coherently, getting buy in from wider staff base
Identifying and communicating best practice across the business unit
Delivery of training on environmental management and sustainability for the project staff and supply chain
Essential Skills and Qualifications
Experience in a construction environmental / sustainability role
Qualifications / strong knowledge of environmental assessment methods (BREEAM, LEED, HQM etc).
Technically review, advising and managing delivery of improve sustainability performance and environmental assessments (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, HQM, LEED)
Managing delivery of the company & client sustainability requirements from preconstruction to practical completion
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team