At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainability initiatives and shape strategies for high-profile construction projects.
- Company: One of the UK's most respected construction businesses focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to positive environmental and social outcomes.
- Why this job: Drive change towards a net zero future and influence industry standards.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in sustainability and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 £ per year.
Are you interested in leading an industry-defining sustainability agenda within one of the UK's most respected construction businesses? If the answer is yes, we are working with a leading principal contractor to appoint a Head of Sustainability for their Construction Division. This is a senior, influential role responsible for shaping and delivering an integrated sustainability strategy across complex, high-profile projects, ensuring environmental and social performance is embedded into business strategy, work winning and project delivery as the organisation transitions towards a net zero, nature positive future.
Responsibilities of the Head of Sustainability will include:
- Lead the development and delivery of a sustainability strategy that drives environmental and social performance across projects, business decisions, and work-winning.
- Oversee the annual sustainability plan, guiding a large multidisciplinary team and ensuring initiatives deliver commercial and long-term impact.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insight, data and recommendations to improve performance and embed best practices.
- Foster collaboration with project teams, clients, supply chain partners, and SHE functions to maintain high standards and support continual improvement.
The successful Head of Sustainability requires:
- Extensive experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental leadership within construction or a related sector, with the ability to influence at board level.
- Strong technical knowledge across sustainability strategy, carbon, compliance, and social impact, with the ability to translate this into business advantage.
- Proven experience leading and motivating large teams, driving performance and embedding a culture of excellence.
- A relevant degree and professional credentials such as ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or other recognised sustainability qualifications, with a genuine passion for delivering positive environmental and social outcomes.
For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Jessica Rowe on 01923 432 693, or apply here. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion; please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Hiring: Head of Sustainability employer: Irwin and Colton - HSE Recruitment
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding contractor in Southampton, where your role as an Environment Manager will not only contribute to innovative sustainability initiatives but also offer you the chance to lead diverse projects across multiple sectors. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits including a car allowance, this company is dedicated to fostering a meaningful and rewarding work environment for its team members.
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