Sustainability Manager

First Military Recruitment Ltd seeks a Sustainability Manager for their Workington location. The role involves managing a sustainability team, developing project-specific plans, ensuring client objectives are met, and reporting on sustainability performance. Candidates should have knowledge of sustainability in construction, preferably with a degree and ISEF membership. The position offers a salary of £60,000 plus benefits including a car allowance, pension, and annual leave.
MB943: Sustainability Manager
Location: Workington
Salary: £60,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Sustainability Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the sustainability teamDevelop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to strategy plans where appropriate.Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframeDevelop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performanceTo help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with requirements for energy and emission reporting.To identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way.To assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction.Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performanceEngage with Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirementsReport on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performanceIdentify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support
Skills and Experience:

Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training. Wiling to lead by example.Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body).Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints.Good understanding of carbon reduction planning
MB943: Sustainability Manager
Location: Workington
Salary: £60,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP