📢 Sustainability Manager | Regional Construction Contractor
đź’Ľ Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Package
đź“Ť Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
🏗️ Construction | Sustainability | BREEAM | Net Zero | Major Projects
Walker & Sloan are working with an outstanding regional construction contractor to recruit a Sustainability Manager to support the continued growth and delivery of their South West construction portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with ambitious sustainability objectives and a strong pipeline of high-quality projects across the region.
Working closely with project teams, consultants, clients, and the wider sustainability function, you'll play a key role in embedding sustainability principles throughout the project lifecycle, helping drive environmental performance, carbon reduction, social value initiatives, and industry-leading sustainability standards.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence project outcomes from pre-construction through to completion, supporting both operational teams and senior leadership in delivering meaningful sustainability improvements across the business.
The Role
As Sustainability Manager, you will lead sustainability initiatives across a portfolio of construction projects throughout the South West, ensuring compliance with client requirements, planning obligations, and company sustainability objectives.
Working closely with project delivery, design, and pre-construction teams, you will provide technical guidance across key sustainability disciplines including BREEAM, embodied carbon, circular economy principles, social value delivery, and net zero strategies.
This is a highly visible role within the business and offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on both project delivery and long-term sustainability performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading sustainability requirements across multiple construction projects
* Managing BREEAM strategies, assessments, evidence collection, and project delivery
* Supporting embodied carbon reduction initiatives, including Whole Life Carbon Assessments and Life Cycle Analysis processes
* Advising project teams on sustainable design solutions, material selection, and resource efficiency
* Supporting circular economy strategies and waste reduction initiatives
* Driving social value delivery and reporting across projects and communities
* Contributing to pre-construction activities, bid submissions, and tender strategies
* Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams to achieve sustainability objectives
* Monitoring sustainability performance and producing project and business-level reporting
* Supporting the ongoing development of sustainability best practice across the wider business
Candidate Profile
* Previous experience within a Sustainability, Environmental, or ESG-focused role within the construction industry
* Strong technical knowledge of BREEAM and embodied carbon assessment methodologies
* Experience working closely with project delivery teams, consultants, and subcontractors
* Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
* Degree qualified within Geography, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline
Desirable Experience
* BREEAM AP or BREEAM Assessor accreditation
* Experience using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software
* Knowledge of PAS 2080, RICS Whole Life Carbon, UKGBC frameworks, and Net Zero Carbon Standards
* Experience preparing Circular Economy Statements and Whole Life Carbon Assessments
* Understanding of social value reporting and Employment & Skills Plans (ESP)
* Previous involvement in tender submissions and pre-construction sustainability strategies
* MSc qualification within a relevant environmental discipline
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of office, site, and home-based working
* Opportunity to join a growing contractor with ambitious sustainability objectives
* Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality construction projects
* Opportunity to influence project outcomes through sustainability leadership
* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
* Join a collaborative and expanding sustainability function with strong leadership support
Interested?
If you're a Sustainability professional looking to join a progressive regional contractor where you can genuinely influence sustainability outcomes across major construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Walker & Sloan for a confidential discussion.
⚡ Shortlisting is already underway, so early applications are encouraged.