Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, self-driven Sustainability professional to join our team and support us in achieving our sustainability ambitions.

Why join us?

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are celebrating our 156th anniversary - and the achievements of our people through the decades, right up to iconic modern landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, Eden Project and award-winning new Bloomberg building.



It's also the perfect moment to look forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. By joining our family-owned business now, you can achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Sustainability Manager role

To manage the delivery of the Sir Robert McAlpine sustainability strategy, client requirements and environmental compliance, on a large project in South Wales.


To deliver the requirements of the role the successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Sustainability and construction project teams. The successful candidate should have experience in construction environmental management and delivering projects which are aligned to our sustainability strategy's key areas, namely, Carbon, Resource Efficiency, Ethical Procurement and Social Value.


Key responsibilities you will undertake are:


Ensuring our EMS is implemented on the project from pre-construction stage with support from the Head of Sustainability*
Ensuring that procurement documentation reflects the project sustainability requirements*
Ensuring that the project and supply chain comply with the requirements of environmental legislation, and deliver best practice associated with water management, ecology and nuisance, through regular site inspections and audits*
Managing the project to reduce carbon emissions and waste, and ensuring that goods and services are ethically procured.*
Ensuring that the 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*

Your Profile

Essential Skills and Qualifications


Member of relevant professional body (IEMA / CIOB)*
Experience of providing highly technical sustainability / environmental support to complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects*
Strong communication and influencing skills*
A proactive approach to your own learning and development*
Ability to manage the delivery of sustainability on multiple projects at the same time*
Experience in a construction sustainability / environmental 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 and 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.