Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager - Civil Engineering
  
My client is a leading National Contractor based in Manchester, delivering construction projects from inception to completion. Established over 20 years ago, they are a principal contractor, as well as providing construction services to large contractors.
  
Due to a complete review of the business, they are looking to implement measures to record and reduce their carbon footprint etc. thus they are looking to bring on a Sustainability Manager.
  
Job Title: Sustainability Manager
Location: Manchester
Rate: £45,000- 65,000 DEO (negotiable for the right person)
  
Client Background

• Over 20 years industry experience
• Multi-disciplinary business
• National Contractor

  
The Role
To manage the delivery of the sustainability strategy and client requirements on projects across the UK.
  
Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Provide sound and industry leading advise to project stakeholders.
• Assist the Head of Sustainability in the consistent roll out of company strategy and expectations within Guidance etc.
• Engage with Business Unit Managing Director(s) supporting development and delivery of business unit strategy.
• Conduct Sustainability Management System Audits of workplaces at a frequency and with the intrusiveness
• Managing and coordinating the delivery of sustainability inspections across workplaces.
• Facilitate external audits by certification bodies.
• Attend sites following environmental incidents and assist with the investigation. In the absence of the Project Director lead the investigation.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities if they attend site on routine visits or to investigate following an incident.
• Carry out trend analysis for inspection/ audit findings and incidents to address trends and recurring issues.

  
The Candidate:

• At least 5 years environmental experience in a construction environment or similar
• Full relevant driver’s licence and flexibility to travel.
• Be influential.
• Good IT skills.
• Be inquisitive in root cause outcomes.
• Lead on improvement initiatives.
• Effective and confident training provider.
• Time Management and organisational skills
• Communication skills, both written and oral
• Interpersonal and engagement skills
• Assertiveness.

  
Appication:
  
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