Senior Environment and Carbon Advisor (5843)

Senior Environment & Carbon Advisor – Brighton 3Ts Project Are you passionate about sustainability and looking for a role where you can drive real change? Do you want to work on a high-profile project while developing your career with an industry-leading contractor? Look no further! Location: Brighton (site-based) The Project Join stage 2 of the Brighton 3Ts (Teaching, Trauma, and Tertiary Care) redevelopment project, a transformative initiative at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. With outdated structures now demolished, including the 195-year-old Barry Building, we\’re moving into the construction phase of a state-of-the-art facility, enhancing cancer care services for the future. The Role As Senior Environment & Carbon Advisor , you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the project\’s sustainability goals. Responsibilities include; Strategic analysis, planning, and implementation of the project\’s environmental and carbon requirements, risks, and opportunities. Embed Laing O\’Rourke\’s environmental, carbon, and energy management systems into the project, ensuring compliance with contractual and client requirements. Secure necessary environmental consents by engaging with relevant regulatory bodies. Develop and deliver training programs on environmental, carbon, and energy-related topics. Provide technical advice and support in resolving environmental and carbon issues to the project team, clients, contractors and workforce. Collect, analyse and report on environmental and carbon performance and data and regularly undertake inspections. Promote knowledge sharing by documenting and presenting key environmental and carbon learnings through case studies and presentations. Investigate and report environmental incidents and non-conformances and corrective actions. Lead the implementation of the NHS Net Zero Building Standard, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve embodied carbon reduction goals. Champion the implementation of the business environmental and carbon strategy, driving innovation and best practise across the project. About You You\’ll have a passion for sustainability, strong technical expertise, and a collaborative and influential approach when engaging and driving positive change within project teams. Strong time-management and organisational skills – a proactive self-starter. Ability to take a strategic view of environmental requirements and implement action plans. Proficiency in data collation (Excel) and performance reporting. Knowledge of environmental processes and assessments (e.g., BREEAM) and ISO14001/ISO50001 compliance. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Experience in carbon measurement and management is desirable but we\’re keen to support those looking to develop in this emerging field. A relevant degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. Membership Institute ISEP (previously IEMA) or IES (Practitioner level or equivalent preferred). ISO14001 auditor qualification. Knowledge of RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) Standard 2nd Edition and PAS 2080. Experience with LCA tools (e.g., OneClick LCA). About Us Laing O\’Rourke is dedicated to being a recognised leader in innovation and excellence in the construction industry. We focus on delivering projects that leave a lasting positive environmental legacy, driven by technical excellence in design, manufacturing, and construction. We offer a competitiveremunerationpackage (base salary + car/travel allowance) with access to PMI; enhanced pension and parental leave schemes; Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection; 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays;professional development opportunities and more! CVs only tell us so much and so do job adverts.We\’dwelcome an informal chat via Emma Woodall (Senior Resourcing Advisor) – ewoodall@laingorourke.com /07350368883. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need the application form in an alternative format or have any questions about our process, please contact our resourcing team at resourcingteam@laingorourke.com . #J-18808-Ljbffr