Job Overview
We are now seeking a post‑graduate or equivalent, who is passionate about the environmental impact of residential new build housing and driving sustainable working practices.
Ideally, you will have graduated in an environmental, humanities or research‑based degree subject and may already have work experience in a similar role. Some knowledge of, and an interest in, the construction industry would definitely be advantageous.
Role
The Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator will be a key member of the Operations and Pre‑construction teams, assisting with operational requirements, work winning, development and the delivery of our regeneration developments throughout London and the Home Counties.
The role will focus on providing both pre‑construction and on‑site environmental support to the delivery teams and will include developing and driving focused sustainability initiatives and improving environmental decision‑making of our delivery teams and supply‑chain partners.
In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for the collation and reporting of data to meet various KPIs and deadlines. The role reports to the Construction Director and will be based at the London regional office in Farringdon, with extensive travel throughout London and the Home Counties.
Responsibilities
* Managing the ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems for the business, attending audits and ensuring compliance.
* Checking that sites are upholding our set environmental standards, helping to spread good practice and providing onsite training to our existing site and project managers.
* Technical copywriting in bids and tenders, attending tender interviews with the site team when required.
* Providing pre‑construction and on‑site support for sustainability certifications, including BREEAM, SKA, LEED and WELL.
* Assisting the delivery of specific training to our internal teams and subcontractors.
* Organising social value environmentally focused events and outreach initiatives, and supporting reporting of social value achievements against KPIs.
* Championing sustainability initiatives within the London region.
Qualifications
* Post‑graduate or equivalent environmental, humanities or research‑based degree.
* Relevant work experience in a similar role.
* Knowledge and interest in the construction industry.
* Strong communication and technical copywriting skills.
* Experience with ISO14001, BREEAM, SKA, LEED or WELL preferred.
Benefits
* Travel allowance and business mileage paid.
* Annual bonus based on regional performance, discretionary.
* Private medical insurance.
* Holidays – 26 days.
* Life assurance.
* Pension – 5% matched.
* Ability to purchase additional holiday.
* Access to discount portal.
* Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV (salary sacrifice scheme).
* Digital GP, Employee assistance programme, Sharesave scheme, Competitive salary.
About Lovell
Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourages and values diversity and inclusion within our teams. Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed‑tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high‑quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people. Developing talent is key to achieving this. The Lovell culture is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo while working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovella a great place to work for all.
Equal Opportunities
Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourages diversity and inclusion within our teams.
Contact
Please refer to the job description for further information.
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