Graduate Sustainability Advisor in Paisley

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with five operating divisions; Construction, Housing, Fit Out, Refurbishment and Maintenance. We employ over 250 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland. Due to continued growth, we are looking to add a Sustainability Adviser to our team. We are ideally seeking a candidate with an Environmental Degree and a good understanding of Carbon Reporting. This role would be well suited to a recent graduate with a sustainability-related qualification, though we are also open to conversations with more experienced candidates.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of the Environmental Management System to ensure it continues to meet the requirements of ISO14001.
• Work with the Group HSEQ Manager to implement the Company strategy to enhance our carbon reporting to include Scope 3.
• Implement the Company’s 3-year carbon reduction plan, including collecting and analysing sustainability-related data, such as energy usage, carbon footprint, waste management, and supply chain sustainability.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to understand their current carbon reporting knowledge and work with them to enhance their knowledge to comply with our requirements.
• Develop and maintain sustainability performance dashboards and reports.
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement in environmental impact reduction.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry best practices, particularly in relation to SECR and ESOS.
• Coordinate improvements within our ESG Strategy.
• Support the implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives across the business.
• Assist Site Management with advance planning regarding Environmental issues and Carbon Reporting.
• Provide practical advice and assistance in the development, review and maintenance of Construction Phase Plans which include environmental requirements.
• Communicate correct interpretation of Company Policies, Codes of Practice and environmental requirements to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Assist in the training of Staff, Operatives and Sub-Contractors at all levels on environmental matters.

Candidate

• Holds or is working towards an Environmental Degree and ideally has knowledge of Carbon Reporting.
• Construction knowledge and how it applies to the environment would be beneficial.
• IT Literate (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• An eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload and work to deadlines.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Can maintain confidentiality.
• Hardworking and a questioning mind.

Why work for us?

At Clark Contracts Ltd, we offer more than just a job. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. In addition to a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), you will benefit from:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Eyecare Vouchers.
• Employee volunteering scheme.
• Additional holidays for long service.

This is a full time, permanent position and will be based at our head office in Paisley although due to the nature of the role travel will be required.