Sustainability Lead

Sustainability Lead

Derby Full-Time No home office possible
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We’re partnering with a fast-growing, forward-thinking contractor that delivers high-tech facilities across manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and data centre sectors. As their Sustainability Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in embedding ESG into every phase of project delivery – from the ground up. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter who’s ready to own their agenda, influence at all levels, and leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. Where You’ll Make an Impact: Lead from the front – Act as the go-to sustainability expert across major UK projects, ensuring best-in-class environmental performance. Drive project certifications – Own BREEAM, LEED and other accreditations with clients and consultants, keeping everyone aligned and accountable. Shape strategy – Embed the wider ESG strategy into live project delivery, pushing forward key goals around carbon, compliance, and culture. Train and influence – Build capability across teams through tailored sustainability training and impactful reporting. Raise the bar – Regularly visit sites to champion environmental compliance and identify new opportunities for sustainable innovation. What You Bring: A track record supporting sustainability in construction projects – with a passion for pushing boundaries, not ticking boxes. Confident leading conversations on environmental compliance, certification, and planning conditions. Experienced with tools like BREEAM, LEED or carbon/impact assessments. A natural communicator – clear, credible, and able to inspire change across technical and non-technical audiences. Proactive and autonomous – you’re a doer, someone who thrives on making things happen and taking ownership. Vacancy Reference: PR/(phone number removed)

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