Sustainability Officer

A growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor is looking to appoint a Sustainability Officer / Graduate to support the delivery of its environmental and sustainability objectives across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career sustainability professional looking to develop practical experience within environmental management, compliance, Net Zero initiatives and sustainability reporting in a fast-growing engineering environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting environmental compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives and assisting with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

• Support the development and implementation of sustainability policies and procedures

• Assist with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation and maintenance

• Monitor and report on environmental performance, including energy, waste and resource consumption

• Support internal and external environmental audits

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and industry standards

• Promote sustainability awareness and best practice throughout the business

• Assist project teams in delivering sustainable engineering solutions

• Maintain environmental records and compliance documentation

• Contribute to Net Zero initiatives and carbon reduction strategies

• Support environmental reporting and performance analysis

• Assist with BREEAM compliance activities where required

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline

• Strong interest in sustainability, environmental management and compliance

• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

• Understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams

• Previous internship or work experience within sustainability, environmental compliance or HSE

• Knowledge of ISO 45001

• Understanding of carbon reporting and environmental impact assessments

• Exposure to BREEAM projects

• Knowledge of Net Zero strategies and carbon reduction initiatives

• Experience with environmental audits and reporting

• £28,000 - £32,000 salary

• Structured training and development

• Support towards professional qualifications

• Exposure to major engineering and construction projects

• Clear progression opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive working environment

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company's sustainability strategy

This role would suit a Sustainability Graduate, Environmental Graduate, Environmental Officer, Environmental Coordinator, Sustainability Coordinator or Environmental Advisor looking to develop their career within the engineering and construction sector.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.