Head of Sustainability

H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Head of Sustainability.

Location: Rosemount House, Belfast

Our Business

H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued.

Role Overview

You will be required to lead the design and implementation of a sustainability framework to align with the business objectives and needs. You will develop sustainable ways of working both new and established, in all areas of Environmental, Social and Governance, to minimise environmental impact and promote social responsibility. You will also be encouraged to be innovative within the role and live through the Company’s core culture and values in what will be a varied and interesting role.

What you'll do

• Leading on developing and implementing environmental objectives and plans e.g., Driving of climate action targets, collecting and analysing carbon information, waste management initiatives.
• Working closely with Health and Safety teams and sites to collect information, educate and develop sustainable practices.
• Developing and executing relevant social value initiatives.
• Working with IT Teams to set up new online platform for information collection.
• Training staff and supply chain.
• Audit and reporting of key performance initiatives.
• PR and social/in person communications.
• Representing the company as required in external forums.
• Management Quality Systems directly relating to ISO9001 and ISO14001.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Sustainability Planning and Implementation development and implementation of our sustainability strategy, (for both the Company, its joint venture businesses, and associated companies).
• Collaborate with relevant departments to integrate sustainability practices into business processes and operations.
• Reporting and Documentation collect data, monitor, measure, and report on sustainability performance metrics and support regular audits and reviews of the operations, processes, and procedures to identify and address issues.
• Provide guidance and support on and develop and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement engage with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, supply chain, joint venture partners and community partners to promote sustainability principles and initiatives.
• Build relationships to support sustainability goals.
• Provide press releases and update social media platforms to promote the company.
• Regulatory Compliance - stay up to date with changes in relevant laws, regulations and emerging trends related to sustainability, monitor regulatory developments, advise key stakeholders, and communicate potential impacts.
• Continuous Improvement - identify areas for improvement in sustainability programs and processes and implement measures to enhance their effectiveness.
• Develop training programs to educate employees on sustainable practices and the importance of corporate responsibility and foster a culture of sustainability within the organization by promoting awareness and participation.
• Manage the company’s annual re-certification via BM Trada.

What you'll bring

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrable experience working in an organisational environment in a regulatory, business improvement, sustainability or compliance role.
• IT skills such as using document management systems, MS Excel, MS Word.
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to collect and collate information and present it in a clear and relevant manner.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Degree or other equivalent qualification in one or more of the following areas: Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business Administration/Governance, Law, Construction related qualification.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in regulatory matters; and/or.
• Experience in a commercial environment e.g., some form of business environment; and/or.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of ISO Standards and requirements.
• Membership of IEMA.

How we'll reward you

Of course, we ensure that our benefits package is competitive and allows you to enjoy your downtime. As well as a competitive salary, we’ll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent Annual Leave allowance with the ability to purchase additional days leave each year.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Car Allowance.
• Paid subscription to relevant professional body/institution.
• Life assurance.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Health Cash Plan with money off dental, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy to name just a few.
• Access to hundreds of deals and discounts for major retailers, restaurants and service providers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Additional days leave each year to support your choice of Volunteering activity.
• On site Gym and Wellness Hub at our headquarters in Belfast open 7 days a week.
• Discounted Gym membership.

As an organisation that has been awarded Platinum status, the highest accolade to be awarded by Investors in People, we are continuing to invest in our people development and this role is no exception!

Your application

At Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support we'll do whatever we can to help.

Please be advised that H&J Martin will seek an Access NI Disclosure for this position, which will be used in the decision-making process. Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may offer positions before the closing date if we find the right fit. We wish you every success in your application. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 29th May 2026 12noon.

LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.