At Knights Brown, we are committed to integrating environmental and sustainability benefits into the delivery of our projects. As part of our climate action strategy, Goal 13, we’re looking for a confident and capable Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator to help elevate our sustainability efforts.
This is a hands-on role for someone ready to lead, influence, and embed sustainability across our division. You’ll join a team already making progress through initiatives like SmartWaste, Thrive, and our anti-idling campaign. We seek someone who can build on this foundation, bring fresh ideas, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the implementation of Goal 13 across all projects, developing a structured management plan that becomes standard practice.
* Engage early in each project to involve teams, identify opportunities, and embed sustainability from the start.
* Monitor and support project delivery, collecting data, providing feedback, and driving improvements.
* Support existing initiatives such as SmartWaste, Thrive, anti-idling, and carbon reduction plans, while introducing new ideas to stay ahead.
* Conduct regular audits and assessments to track progress and promote accountability.
* Guide and mentor site teams to enhance sustainability performance and reporting, supporting company-wide initiatives.
* Collaborate with site teams and supply chain partners to develop tailored carbon reduction plans and improve environmental outcomes.
* Assist the Work Winning Team with expert input into tenders and PQQs, including case studies demonstrating sustainability achievements and social value impacts.
* Partner with the social value team to support divisional reporting and performance tracking.
* Lead divisional and company-wide climate action groups, contributing ideas and influencing strategy.
About You
We seek someone passionate about sustainability, with the confidence and resilience to implement initiatives in a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
* A degree in Environmental Sciences, Geology, Ecology, or a related field.
* Proven experience in a sustainability or environmental role, preferably within construction.
* Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and best practices.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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