* 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
o Lead and implement the group-wide Sustainability and ESG strategy
o Deliver net carbon homes initiatives and set measurable targets
o Oversee environmental controls across sites, yards, offices, and factory
o Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and best practice
o Manage nuisance control (noise, dust, vibration), pollution prevention, and waste
o Develop EMPs, SWMPs, and deliver Environmental TBTs
o Support ESG Committee and drive engagement across the business
o Work closely with operational teams to embed site-level best practice
o Act as an external representative with regulators and stakeholders
Requirements
o Experience in Sustainability, ESG, and Environmental roles within construction or housebuilding
o Strong knowledge of site-based environmental controls and compliance
o Experience delivering EMPs, SWMPs, and environmental procedures
o Understanding of net-zero and ESG frameworks
o Strong communication and influencing skills
o Full UK driving licence
Desirable: Degree, MIEMA, CEnv, CSCS
Package
o £85,000 £100,000 salary
o £5,500 car allowance
o Private healthcare
o Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
o Flexible working (must be commutable to Maidstone)
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