Senior Sustainability Manager

Posted 27 days 9 hours ago by Irwin & Colton Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Consulting & Corporate Strategy Jobs
Staffordshire, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B19 1
Job Description

Senior Sustainability Manager
£90,000 + Car Allowance and Benefits
Birmingham

Are you passionate about driving environmental excellence on major infrastructure projects?

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Sustainability Manager to oversee environmental management and sustainability strategies for a single-site flagship project in Birmingham. This key role involves ensuring compliance, leading improvements, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver environmentally responsible infrastructure.

The Senior Sustainability Manager will:

  • Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of the project's Environmental Management System (EMS) and related standards.

  • Lead environmental audits, investigations, and reporting to ensure best practice and legal compliance.

  • Drive carbon reduction strategies and support BREEAM certification processes.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, supply chain, and project teams to embed sustainability into all aspects of delivery.

  • Monitor environmental performance, manage risks, and promote innovative environmental solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong practical knowledge of environmental management and ISO 14001 standards.

  • Proven leadership experience within large construction or infrastructure projects.

  • Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and producing reports.

  • Membership with recognised environmental professional bodies such as CIEEM, CIWEM or ISEP.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence sustainability practices on a high-profile infrastructure project, with valuable future career development prospects.