Sustainability Manager

ISG is a dynamic global construction services company. We have had a hand in some of the world’s most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals. In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Purpose

Role purpose: To be the dedicated Sustainability Manager across a number of Construction projects in our Construction North business. The role will be based between site and the ISG regional offices. The position is full time and the successful candidate will also be required to assist with the implementation of Group and Business Unit sustainability strategies and winning future projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that ISG, Client and Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within required timeframes.
• Develop, cultivate and maintain a culture whereby project teams self-deliver requirements with strategic support from the sustainability team.
• Deliver internal training to project teams and trade contractors where appropriate.
• Liaise with clients and professional teams via meetings and producing project social value and environmental reports.
• Support Project Managers and Framework Managers to maintain strong relationships with particular clients, local authorities and frameworks and representing the business within those forums.

Division-wide Strategy

• Develop the ISG management systems to include industry best practice and ISG innovations.
• Engage with the ISG Supply Chain and Procurement teams to drive continuous improvement against ISG objectives and client requirements.
• Develop communication tools, (e.g. guidance and training materials, project newsletters, intranet articles etc.) to inform ISG personnel and stakeholders about projects or initiatives.
• Capture ISG best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance.
• Assist in developing environmental & social value KPI measuring and recording techniques.
• Assist in devising and running community engagement programmes across the business and on individual projects.
• Communicate sustainability issues and performance to site teams and senior management.
• Report centrally on a monthly basis on project environmental and social value performance.
• Contribute to winning work when required e.g. PQQs, tenders, interviews.
• Facilitate internal/external environmental audits (e.g.ISO14001).
• Support the Sustainability, Public sector Frameworks & Operations Teams with implementation of initiatives and innovative ideas.

Skills & Experience

• Strong communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal confidently with colleagues, subcontractors and external consultants.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A commitment to identify, develop, direct and implement key objectives.
• Organisation skills and workload prioritising.
• Experience and understanding of sustainability issues in construction.
• Health & Safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Environmental / Sustainability qualification desired (Degree, Masters, industry qualifications etc.).
• Either qualifications in, or strong knowledge of environmental assessment models desired (BREEAM, LEED, Ska, etc).

What’s in it for you?

• Ongoing career development and accredited learning.
• Annual recognition and values awards.
• Global employee assistance program.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways.
• As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay).
• Volunteer day.
• Discounts such as cinema to ensure you’re still loving ISG even when you leave the office.
• Most Fridays are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week.
• Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable.
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women’s Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone’s invited.

If you’d like to speak to the Early Careers team, please contact isggraduates@isgltd.com for more details.