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Permanent

Senior Sustainability Manager

Canary Wharf
money-bag £60000 - £70000/annum
225166044
Posted 2 weeks ago

We''re excited to be working with a leading UK-based construction company that delivers some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile construction projects. They''re currently looking for a Senior Sustainability Manager to join their team in a newly formed business unit.

With a primary focus on Sizewell C and other major infrastructure sites, this is your chance to make a real impact in an organisation that champions sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. (Occasional travel to Sizewell, Suffolk but can be based in London)

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Driving Sustainability Strategy - Lead the delivery of sustainability targets across high-priority projects, aligning with group-wide ESG commitments.
  • Carbon & Certification Leadership - Manage carbon budgets and green building certifications (BREEAM, WELL, LEED) from design through to completion.
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to embed sustainability into every stage of the project.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities for circular economy initiatives and low-carbon solutions, driving innovation across the business.
  • Data & Performance Management - Own sustainability data collection, validation, and reporting to ensure robust performance tracking and compliance.

Who They’re Looking For:

  • Experienced Sustainability Leader - Proven track record in managing sustainability across large-scale construction projects, especially in carbon and certification.
  • Technical Expertise - Knowledge of life cycle assessments, carbon tools (e.g. OneClick LCA), and circular economy implementation.
  • Confident Communicator - Able to lead meetings, deliver training, and present to both technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and impact.
  • Collaborative Innovator - Passionate about driving change, sharing knowledge, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Qualified & Committed - Holds relevant qualifications (e.g. BREEAM AP, CSCS card) and ideally WELL AP, LEED AP or membership of professional bodies like IEMA or CIBSE.



Vacancy Reference: PR/(phone number removed)

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