Job Description

6286
Nottingham
Permanent

Job Title: Senior Sustainability Advisor - Environmental Focus

Location:

Explore Manufacturing, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Are you ready to get hands-on with sustainability?

We're looking for a passionate, proactive, and practical

Senior Sustainability Advisor

to take the lead in environmental performance at one of Europe's most advanced concrete manufacturing facilities.



This is

not

a desk-only role. It's also

site-based

, immersive, and ideal for someone who thrives in operational environments, walking the factory floor, engaging with teams, and making real-time environmental improvements. If you've worked on-site and have

environmental

experience, even if your background isn't in carbon or social impact, we can help you grow those skills.

?

? What You'll Do

Working directly at our Explore Manufacturing facility in Worksop, you'll play a pivotal role in helping us meet environmental regulations, push forward decarbonisation initiatives, and embed circular economy principles into daily operations. You'll:


Lead and maintain

Environmental and Energy Management Systems

(ISO 14001 / ISO 50001) Ensure we stay fully compliant with

environmental regulations

, permits, and reporting Collect, analyse, and validate data across systems like

Intelex, Power BI, and Thrive

Track and report on

key sustainability metrics

, including energy use and carbon performance Drive

on-site culture change

by delivering sustainability briefings and toolbox talks Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to find

practical environmental solutions

Help shape and deliver a

site-wide Social Value Plan

(we can upskill you in this if needed)

? About Explore Manufacturing

We're the off-site manufacturing arm of

Laing O'Rourke

, delivering Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) solutions. Sustainability is at the core of what we do, from reducing embodied carbon in precast concrete to decarbonising our operations through innovation and investment (including projects supported by the

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund

).

About You

We're looking for someone with

real-world environmental experience

, ideally from a site-based or operational background. You're not afraid to get stuck in, speak up, and drive change.

Must-Haves:

Solid understanding of

environmental legislation and compliance

Hands-on experience with

environmental audits, data, and reporting

Strong communicator who's comfortable working across site and leadership teams A practical, can-do attitude with a passion for driving sustainability on the ground

Nice-to-Haves (We Can Train the Right Person!):

Degree or equivalent in environmental science, sustainability, or related field Experience with

low-carbon manufacturing

or industrial decarbonisation Familiarity with

Intelex

,

Power BI

, or similar platforms Interest in developing

social and carbon

sustainability knowledge

? What You'll Get

A chance to lead on real, impactful sustainability work--

not just paperwork

Support to grow your career in carbon, social value, and beyond The satisfaction of knowing your work is helping shape the

future of sustainable manufacturing

Ready to make sustainability real?

Join us at Explore Manufacturing and help lead the environmental charge in modern construction.

About Us:

Laing O'Rourke is dedicated to being a recognised leader in innovation and excellence in the construction industry. We focus on delivering projects that leave a lasting positive environmental legacy, driven by technical excellence in design, manufacturing, and construction.



We offer a competitive remuneration package (base salary + car/travel allowance) with access to PMI; enhanced pension and parental leave schemes; Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection; 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; professional development opportunities and more!



CVs only tell us so much and so do job adverts. We'd welcome an informal chat via Gabbie Bristow (Resourcing Advisor) - gbristow@laingorourke.com. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need the application form in an alternative format or have any questions about our process, please contact our

resourcing team

at resourcingteam@laingorourke.com.



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