About The Role
Job Title: Sustainability Manager
Location: Manchester/Liverpool or within reach of another regional GRAHAM office
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Car Allowance, Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme
About Us
At GRAHAM, we're not just one of the UK's leading construction providers—we're a trusted partner committed to delivering innovative energy and low carbon solutions. We help our clients achieve their Corporate, Social, and Environmental targets, and we're passionate about driving sustainability and net zero carbon goals.
The Opportunity
Due to our continued growth we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sustainability Manager to join our team. If you are committed to excellence and have a passion for sustainability, we want to hear from you.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Sustainability Manager, you will:
- Drive Sustainability Initiatives: Measure and enhance our environmental performance against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Collaborate Actively: Participate in the GRAHAM CSR Working Groups and work closely with clients to develop and implement sustainability plans from inception to delivery.
- Ensure Compliance: Oversee compliance with sustainability standards such as BREEAM, LEED, WELL, and liaise with assessors.
- Provide Technical Guidance: Offer advice on project sustainability plans and innovative energy and carbon reduction schemes.
- Supplier Engagement: Negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers to identify the best sustainability solutions.
- Support Projects: Ensure regional projects meet sustainability compliance through site visits and ongoing support.
- Assist Bid Team: Contribute to tender reviews and bid responses.
- Other Duties: Perform any other relevant tasks as required.
About You
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a sustainability role.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage workload effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in a similar role or technical expertise in relevant disciplines.
- Sound commercial knowledge.
- Full UK driver's license and access to own vehicle
- BREEAM/WELL AP or SSM certification.
- Certified Passivhaus Consultant.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strong communication skills tailored to different audiences.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Customer-focused approach to understand and meet client needs.
- Objective problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Decisive and well-informed decision-making skills.
- Ability to influence and persuade others.
- Adaptability to changing environments.
- Leadership qualities and team collaboration.
- Flexibility and openness to new ideas.
- Integrity and adherence to company policies.
- Awareness of organizational and external trends.
- Independence and resilience in facing challenges.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment
We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We look forward to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
Join GRAHAM and be part of a team that values your contribution and helps drive our sustainability goals. Apply today and help us build a greener future!
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