Sustainability Officer / Graduate
Cannock
£28,000 - £32,000 + Training & Career Development
A growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor is looking to appoint a Sustainability Officer / Graduate to support the delivery of its environmental and sustainability objectives across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career sustainability professional looking to develop practical experience within environmental management, compliance, Net Zero initiatives and sustainability reporting in a fast-growing engineering environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting environmental compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives and assisting with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development and implementation of sustainability policies and procedures
* Assist with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation and maintenance
* Monitor and report on environmental performance, including energy, waste and resource consumption
* Support internal and external environmental audits
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and industry standards
* Promote sustainability awareness and best practice throughout the business
* Assist project teams in delivering sustainable engineering solutions
* Maintain environmental records and compliance documentation
* Contribute to Net Zero initiatives and carbon reduction strategies
* Support environmental reporting and performance analysis
* Assist with BREEAM compliance activities where required
Requirements
* Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline
* Strong interest in sustainability, environmental management and compliance
* Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
* Understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
Desirable Experience
* Previous or work experience within sustainability, environmental compliance or HSE
* Knowledge of ISO 45001
* Understanding of carbon reporting and environmental impact assessments
* Exposure to BREEAM projects
* Knowledge of Net Zero strategies and carbon reduction initiatives
* Experience with environmental audits and reporting
What's on Offer?
* £28,000 - £32,000 salary
* Structured training and development
* Support towards professional qualifications
* Exposure to major engineering and construction projects
* Clear progression opportunities
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company's sustainability strategy
This role would suit a Sustainability Graduate, Environmental Graduate, Environmental Officer, Environmental Coordinator, Sustainability Coordinator or Environmental Advisor looking to develop their career within the engineering and construction sector.
Apply today for a confidential discussion
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