Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
Known for working on major projects such as HS2 − the UK’s new high-speed railway, we are building, upgrading, and maintaining the country’s infrastructure for future generations.
Drawing on our Scandinavian heritage, we are green, innovative, and progressive. We bring together people and technology, as part of our objective to make construction a safer and more collaborative industry.
We are looking for a Carbon Manager to join us on our HS2 project
The Carbon Manager will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Carbon & Sustainability strategic targets. They will serve as a key point of contact with further project teams, providing guidance and steering in climate change & carbon (GHG) emissions, resource efficiency and overall environmental efficiencies and coordinating actions and deliverables related to sustainability. Engineering and material technology knowledge and experience in the construction industry very welcome.
This role will be based in the enabling functions team but will collaborate widely and support other project teams: construction delivery teams, procurement and commercial, etc. and also supply chain.
The Carbon Manager will be part of the the core sustainability team, reporting to the Sustainability and Carbon Lead, supporting with:
1. Actively coordinating and providing guidance for the delivery of the carbon- & resource-related parts of the SCS Environment & Sustainability strategy
2. Sustainability culture & awareness raising: collaboration & communication across project team & supply chain during the construction phase of the S1 and S2 HS2 Main Works Civils Contract.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
You'll be Responsible for :
3. In-depth understanding of the of the carbon- & resource-related parts of the SCS Environment & Sustainability strategy and hands-on collaboration with various disciplines and teams within SCS for its delivery
4. Support the project’s carbon management system, in line with PAS2080
5. Identification, delivery coordination and guidance on key sustainability opportunities & innovations
6. Carbon emissions quantification, comparisons and effective reporting,
7. Multidisciplinary collaboration within SCS integrated project team on sustainability: design, engineering, construction, project controls, QSs, BIM, logistics, procurement, commercial & other functions
8. Supply chain engagement, pre- and post- award of supply contracts: suitable input to contract requirements & tender questions, supplier response assessment, supplier coordination & progress monitoring during contract delivery and contribution to the SCS supply chain PAF (Performance Assessment Framework)
9. Deliver sustainability-related communications & awareness raising
10. Support the project’s CEEQUAL assessment and performance, as needed
The Ideal Candidate
11. Background in engineering, science or environmental studies.
12. Acumen of climate change and wider sustainability topics: decarbonisation over the life cycle of projects, resource efficiency, circular economy, design for durability, deconstruction and re-use, renewable energy & alternative fuels, sustainable solutions etc. in the context of construction
13. Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team, taking a collaborative approach
14. Experience in carbon accounting and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), preferably for the construction industry
15. Set up & delivery of sustainability and carbon management processes within the construction or related industry
16. Effective engagement with project teams and supply chain on sustainability matters
17. Good analytical, presentation and report writing skills
18. Prioritisation, organization & task coordination skills
19. Passion for Environmental Sustainability, driving innovation and an ability and desire to positively influence and develop those around them
20. Engineering and/or technical knowledge of key materials – particularly concrete and steel to help drive sustainability-linked decision making
21. Prior experience in carbon management in infrastructure or similar construction projects in line with the principles of PAS2080
22. Prior experience in BREEAM Infrastructure and/or CEEQUAL assessments
23. Use of PowerBI, SQL, data management platforms etc. would be advantageous
24. Project management and commercial awareness skills
Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
Flexible working
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.