- Lead the project's carbon management and carbon reduction plans for the HARP project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain complex whole life cycle carbon assessments.
- Manage carbon performance against project targets and KPIs.
- Implement procedures to comply with the PAS2080 standard and help maintain compliance.
- Support the implementation and continual improvement of the project’s Energy Management System in accordance with ISO 50001.
- Embed carbon, energy & circularity considerations into engineering, design and construction decision‑making.
- Support value engineering, design reviews and option appraisals from a carbon and energy perspective.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, design, construction, environmental and project teams to integrate carbon, energy management and circularity into project delivery.
- Support procurement activities by evaluating low‑carbon materials, energy‑efficient equipment, suppliers and innovative solutions.
- Identify and escalade carbon and energy risks, opportunities and innovation initiatives.
- Maintain carbon, energy and emissions registers, dashboards and reporting systems.
- Produce monthly, quarterly and client carbon and energy performance reports.
- Facilitate carbon, energy and sustainability workshops with project teams and supply chain partners.
- Contribute to the development and continual improvement of carbon and energy management processes, standards and guidance.
- Support business improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned, innovation and best practice.
- Represent the Sustainability function at project meetings, technical reviews and client workshops.
- Create business cases to drive sustainability initiatives and innovations, complete with cost analysis.
Tasks
- Lead the project's carbon management and carbon reduction plans for the HARP project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain complex whole life cycle carbon assessments.
- Manage carbon performance against project targets and KPIs.
- Implement procedures to comply with the PAS2080 standard and help maintain compliance.
- Support the implementation and continual improvement of the project’s Energy Management System in accordance with ISO 50001.
- Embed carbon, energy & circularity considerations into engineering, design and construction decision‑making.
- Support value engineering, design reviews and option appraisals from a carbon and energy perspective.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, design, construction, environmental and project teams to integrate carbon, energy management and circularity into project delivery.
- Support procurement activities by evaluating low‑carbon materials, energy‑efficient equipment, suppliers and innovative solutions.
- Identify and escalade carbon and energy risks, opportunities and innovation initiatives.
- Maintain carbon, energy and emissions registers, dashboards and reporting systems.
- Produce monthly, quarterly and client carbon and energy performance reports.
- Facilitate carbon, energy and sustainability workshops with project teams and supply chain partners.
- Contribute to the development and continual improvement of carbon and energy management processes, standards and guidance.
- Support business improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned, innovation and best practice.
- Represent the Sustainability function at project meetings, technical reviews and client workshops.
- Create business cases to drive sustainability initiatives and innovations, complete with cost analysis.
Qualifications
- Degree Qualified in Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Engineering background with experience managing technical projects from concept design through implementation.
- Experience in delivering whole life carbon assessments for engineering and construction projects using common industry software tools.
- Willingness to drive behavioural change within the project on carbon reduction and wider sustainability initiatives and innovations.
- Experience in influencing senior management to opt for carbon reductions opportunities.
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body, such as ICE or ISEP.
- Experience leading on net‑zero strategies, carbon reduction pathways, and sustainability roadmaps.
- Experience of implementing procedures that apply principles of the PAS2080 & ISO 50001 standards.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
- Experience conducting carbon audits, energy performance assessments and wider governance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrable experience delivering measurable embodied carbon reductions through design optimisation, material selection or construction methodologies.
- Relevant CSCS card.
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Sustainability Manager (Carbon) in Manchester employer: Strabag
STRABAG UK is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative working environment where Health & Safety Managers can make a significant impact on landmark construction projects across the UK. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salary packages, and a focus on sustainability, STRABAG fosters a culture of respect and partnership, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to a safer and healthier workplace.
