Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager | Regional Construction Contractor

💼 Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Package
📍 Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
🏗️ Construction | Sustainability | BREEAM | Net Zero | Major Projects

Walker & Sloan are working with an outstanding regional construction contractor to recruit a Sustainability Manager to support the continued growth and delivery of their South West construction portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with ambitious sustainability objectives and a strong pipeline of high-quality projects across the region.

Working closely with project teams, consultants, clients, and the wider sustainability function, you'll play a key role in embedding sustainability principles throughout the project lifecycle, helping drive environmental performance, carbon reduction, social value initiatives, and industry-leading sustainability standards.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence project outcomes from pre-construction through to completion, supporting both operational teams and senior leadership in delivering meaningful sustainability improvements across the business.

The Role

As Sustainability Manager, you will lead sustainability initiatives across a portfolio of construction projects throughout the South West, ensuring compliance with client requirements, planning obligations, and company sustainability objectives.

Working closely with project delivery, design, and pre-construction teams, you will provide technical guidance across key sustainability disciplines including BREEAM, embodied carbon, circular economy principles, social value delivery, and net zero strategies.

This is a highly visible role within the business and offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on both project delivery and long-term sustainability performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Leading sustainability requirements across multiple construction projects

* Managing BREEAM strategies, assessments, evidence collection, and project delivery

* Supporting embodied carbon reduction initiatives, including Whole Life Carbon Assessments and Life Cycle Analysis processes

* Advising project teams on sustainable design solutions, material selection, and resource efficiency

* Supporting circular economy strategies and waste reduction initiatives

* Driving social value delivery and reporting across projects and communities

* Contributing to pre-construction activities, bid submissions, and tender strategies

* Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams to achieve sustainability objectives

* Monitoring sustainability performance and producing project and business-level reporting

* Supporting the ongoing development of sustainability best practice across the wider business

Candidate Profile

* Previous experience within a Sustainability, Environmental, or ESG-focused role within the construction industry

* Strong technical knowledge of BREEAM and embodied carbon assessment methodologies

* Experience working closely with project delivery teams, consultants, and subcontractors

* Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills

* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities

* Degree qualified within Geography, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline

Desirable Experience

* BREEAM AP or BREEAM Assessor accreditation

* Experience using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software

* Knowledge of PAS 2080, RICS Whole Life Carbon, UKGBC frameworks, and Net Zero Carbon Standards

* Experience preparing Circular Economy Statements and Whole Life Carbon Assessments

* Understanding of social value reporting and Employment & Skills Plans (ESP)

* Previous involvement in tender submissions and pre-construction sustainability strategies

* MSc qualification within a relevant environmental discipline

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

* Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of office, site, and home-based working

* Opportunity to join a growing contractor with ambitious sustainability objectives

* Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality construction projects

* Opportunity to influence project outcomes through sustainability leadership

* Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

* Join a collaborative and expanding sustainability function with strong leadership support

Interested?

If you're a Sustainability professional looking to join a progressive regional contractor where you can genuinely influence sustainability outcomes across major construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Walker & Sloan for a confidential discussion.

⚡ Shortlisting is already underway, so early applications are encouraged
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed