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)