Sustainability Lead

Job Type:
Permanent
Job Sector:
Construction
Region:
East Midlands
Location:
Derbyshire
Salary Description:
Market related
Posted:
03/06/2025
Recruiter:
Shirley Parsons
Job Ref:
PR/028400

We're partnering with a fast-growing, forward-thinking contractor that delivers high-tech facilities across manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and data centre sectors. As their Sustainability Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in embedding ESG into every phase of project delivery - from the ground up.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter who's ready to own their agenda, influence at all levels, and leave a lasting legacy on the built environment.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

* Lead from the front - Act as the go-to sustainability expert across major UK projects, ensuring best-in-class environmental performance.
* Drive project certifications - Own BREEAM, LEED and other accreditations with clients and consultants, keeping everyone aligned and accountable.
* Shape strategy - Embed the wider ESG strategy into live project delivery, pushing forward key goals around carbon, compliance, and culture.
* Train and influence - Build capability across teams through tailored sustainability training and impactful reporting.
* Raise the bar - Regularly visit sites to champion environmental compliance and identify new opportunities for sustainable innovation.

What You Bring:

* A track record supporting sustainability in construction projects - with a passion for pushing boundaries, not ticking boxes.
* Confident leading conversations on environmental compliance, certification, and planning conditions.
* Experienced with tools like BREEAM, LEED or carbon/impact assessments.
* A natural communicator - clear, credible, and able to inspire change across technical and non-technical audiences.
* Proactive and autonomous - you're a doer, someone who thrives on making things happen and taking ownership.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028400

Contact Details:
Shirley Parsons
Tel: (+44) 1296 611339
Contact: Fraser Mclachlan
Email:

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