Environmental Sustainability Manager

Department: Sustainability

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Company: Canary Wharf Limited

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Reporting to: Director - Sustainability Development & Construction

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for translating CWG’s environmental commitments into measurable asset‑ and company‑level action, the role leads on estate environmental monitoring including but not limited to waste, nature, air quality, pollution, energy data, operational carbon and net zero reporting. Working with the Director – Environmental Sustainability, it supports transition planning, technical assurance and the management of estate‑wide environmental performance.

Annual salary: circa £60k dependent on experience
Closing date: 28th June 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an office-based role with the flexibility to WFH up to 1 day per week

• Understand and interpret the company energy and associated data. 

• Work with the CWG Director – Environment to prepare company and asset level transition plans 

• A good understanding of operational carbon, NABERS, TM54, and corporate energy

• Knowledge and experience with relevant guidance documents (RICS, NZC building standard)

• Report on and update the companies Science Based Target or alternative net zero pathway at asset and company level 

• Work closely with consultants to understand CWG Air Quality, Water Quality, Ecology and wider place based environmental activities including monitoring and preparing feedback

• Support the Director of Environment to manage and monitor estate wide environmental impacts

• Carry out environmental inspections on CWG Operations projects 

• Lead sustainable certifications on existing assets

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• An experienced environmental or sustainability professional with strong technical understanding of energy, operational carbon and net zero pathways within a real estate or built‑environment context.

• Proven experience working with energy and carbon data, supporting asset‑ and company‑level transition planning, and reporting against Science Based Targets or equivalent frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of NABERS, TM54, operational carbon, corporate energy and relevant guidance (e.g. RICS, Net Zero Carbon Building Standard).

• Confident working with consultants and technical reports across climate resilience, air quality, water and ecology, with the ability to provide assurance, insight and practical recommendations.

• Analytical, detail‑focused and collaborative, with the credibility to support senior leadership in managing estate‑wide environmental performance.

• Collaboration and teamwork, must be able to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, contributing to a positive and cohesive working environment.

• Must be IT literate, with confidence in using standard Microsoft Office applications.

• Act with integrity and deliver high performance
• Put our customers at the heart of what we do
• Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions

Foster Collaboration

• Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals
• Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness
• Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals

Encourage Engagement

• Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role
• Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance
• Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes

Take Ownership

• Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations
• Committed to opportunities for self-development
• Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve

Embrace Innovation

• Embrace change and innovation
• Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas
• See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change

WHAT WE OFFER

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.

Flexible Working

As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.

Learning and Development

At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.

Other Benefits

We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.

If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.