Overview
A leading South East housebuilder is seeking a Head of Sustainability & Environmental to lead its net carbon homes strategy alongside a hands‑on environmental compliance function across live construction operations.
This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with a 50/50 split across sustainability strategy and environmental delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and implement the group-wide Sustainability and ESG strategy
* Deliver net carbon homes initiatives and set measurable targets
* Oversee environmental controls across sites, yards, offices, and factory
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and best practice
* Manage nuisance control (noise, dust, vibration), pollution prevention, and waste
* Develop EMPs, SWMPs, and deliver Environmental TBTs
* Support ESG Committee and drive engagement across the business
* Work closely with operational teams to embed site-level best practice
* Act as an external representative with regulators and stakeholders
Requirements
* Experience in Sustainability, ESG, and Environmental roles within construction or housebuilding
* Strong knowledge of site-based environmental controls and compliance
* Experience delivering EMPs, SWMPs, and environmental procedures
* Understanding of net‑zero and ESG frameworks
* Strong communication and influencing skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Desirable: Degree, MIEMA, CEnv, CSCS
Package
* £85,000 - £100,000 salary
* £5,500 car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
* Flexible working (must be commutable to Maidstone)
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