Barnet | £50,000 – £60,000 + 10% Car Allowance + Benefits
We are working with a leading international construction and engineering business specialising in complex, high-specification environments including advanced manufacturing, logistics, data centres, and life sciences.
With a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects across the UK and globally, the business combines innovation, quality, and a people-focused culture to deliver exceptional results for its clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Manager to take a leading role in driving sustainability strategy across a diverse portfolio of projects.
The Role
As Sustainability Manager, you will be responsible for leading and implementing sustainability and ESG initiatives across multiple construction projects.
You will play a key role in embedding sustainable practices across the full project lifecycle — from design and procurement through to delivery — ensuring compliance, innovation, and measurable environmental performance.
This is a strategic and hands‑on role, requiring the ability to balance sustainability objectives with commercial and programme demands while working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of sustainability strategies across UK projects
* Set, monitor, and report on measurable sustainability and ESG targets
* Integrate sustainability into design, procurement, and construction phases
* Provide technical guidance on environmental standards and certifications (e.g. BREEAM, LEED, WELL)
* Review sustainability plans, environmental assessments, and project performance
* Engage with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to align sustainability goals
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and internal management systems (including ISO14001)
* Collect and analyse sustainability data to support reporting and continuous improvement
* Promote innovative construction methods, materials, and technologies
* Support and develop sustainability capability across project teams
About You
* Degree qualified in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline
* 5+ years’ experience in sustainability within the construction or built environment sector
* Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, policy, and ESG frameworks
* Experience with sustainability certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, or similar
* Understanding of whole‑life carbon, energy strategies, and environmental impact assessments
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
* Experience contributing to or leading sustainability initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
* Knowledge of LCA / LCC methodologies
* Experience leading or mentoring sustainability professionals
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000
* Opportunity to work on complex, high‑value projects across multiple sectors
* Strong career development within a growing and forward‑thinking organisation
If you are a driven sustainability professional looking to make a real impact across technically challenging construction projects, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to explore this opportunity in Barnet.
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