Sustainability Manager

MB943: Sustainability Manager Location: Workington Salary: £60,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Sustainability Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot. Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage the sustainability team • Develop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to strategy plans where appropriate. • Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe • Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance • To help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with requirements for energy and emission reporting. • To identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way. • To assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction. • Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance • Engage with Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirements • Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance • Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support Skills and Experience: • Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training. Wiling to lead by example. • Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body). • Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints. • Good understanding of carbon reduction planning MB943: Sustainability Manager Location: Workington Salary: £60,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP