Sustainability Manager in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Sustainability Manager
Circa £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
Oxford (project-based) with occasional travel

Do you want to make a lasting impact on the sustainability of some of the UK's most ambitious construction projects?

We're supporting a leading main contractor to recruit a Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability delivery on a landmark project in Oxford. The role will focus on driving sustainability initiatives and ensuring project objectives are achieved throughout pre-construction and construction.

The successful Sustainability Manager will:

• Lead and deliver the project sustainability strategy, partnering with client, design and project leadership teams.
• Lead the delivery of the project's BREEAM UK New Construction assessment, targeting an Excellent rating, working closely with the appointed Assessor.
• Drive whole life carbon assessment and carbon reduction options aligned to relevant standards and frameworks.
• Embed sustainability and environmental requirements into design responsibilities, procurement packages and supply chain submissions.
• Support ISO 14001 delivery on site, alongside environmental risk management, monitoring, reporting and training.

The successful candidate will have:

• Professional membership (e.g., ISEP/CIOB) and be working towards Chartered status.
• Strong BREEAM New Construction experience across design and construction, including credit/evidence management.
• Capability in embodied/whole life carbon assessment and practical carbon reduction in construction.
• Confident stakeholder management skills, able to influence clients, designers, site teams and the supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead sustainability delivery on a flagship project with real scope to drive best practice. For further information and to apply please contact and (phone number removed)

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