We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sustainability Manager to join our team to deliver our strategy and Client requirements around sustainability. The role will primarily cover Central Scotland with a focus on our ongoing projects in Edinburgh.

Why join us?

In the 152 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Sustainability Manager role

To work with our project teams to embed and deliver the requirements of our company sustainability strategy and client deliverables on projects across the North.

The successful candidate should have experience in construction environmental management, environmental assessments and delivering projects which are aligned to our sustainability strategy's four pillars, namely Carbon, Resource Efficiency, Ethical Procurement and Social Value.

Your profile

• Experience of providing highly technical sustainability support to complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects
• Good communication and influencing skills
• Ability to manage the delivery of sustainability on multiple projects at the same time
• Qualifications / strong knowledge of construction, environmental assessment methods (BREEAM, HQM, WELL etc)
• Experience in carbon reduction and assessment
• Experience in waste reduction on construction sites
• Experience of embedding environmental / sustainability requirements into design and procurement information
• Detailed understanding of industry and client sustainability requirements
• Experience in training and upskilling construction project staff to improve environmental and sustainability performance
• Understanding and experience in delivering Social Value
• Excellent knowledge and experience of environmental legislation and control measures in a construction environment

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Please note: This role may close earlier than the date specified. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.