Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager | Regional Construction Contractor 💼 Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Package 📍 Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) 🏗️ Construction | Sustainability | BREEAM | Net Zero | Major Projects Walker & Sloan are working with an outstanding regional construction contractor to recruit a Sustainability Manager to support the continued growth and delivery of their South West construction portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with ambitious sustainability objectives and a strong pipeline of high-quality projects across the region. Working closely with project teams, consultants, clients, and the wider sustainability function, you'll play a key role in embedding sustainability principles throughout the project lifecycle, helping drive environmental performance, carbon reduction, social value initiatives, and industry-leading sustainability standards. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence project outcomes from pre-construction through to completion, supporting both operational teams and senior leadership in delivering meaningful sustainability improvements across the business. The Role As Sustainability Manager, you will lead sustainability initiatives across a portfolio of construction projects throughout the South West, ensuring compliance with client requirements, planning obligations, and company sustainability objectives. Working closely with project delivery, design, and pre-construction teams, you will provide technical guidance across key sustainability disciplines including BREEAM, embodied carbon, circular economy principles, social value delivery, and net zero strategies. This is a highly visible role within the business and offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on both project delivery and long-term sustainability performance. Key Responsibilities * Leading sustainability requirements across multiple construction projects * Managing BREEAM strategies, assessments, evidence collection, and project delivery * Supporting embodied carbon reduction initiatives, including Whole Life Carbon Assessments and Life Cycle Analysis processes * Advising project teams on sustainable design solutions, material selection, and resource efficiency * Supporting circular economy strategies and waste reduction initiatives * Driving social value delivery and reporting across projects and communities * Contributing to pre-construction activities, bid submissions, and tender strategies * Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams to achieve sustainability objectives * Monitoring sustainability performance and producing project and business-level reporting * Supporting the ongoing development of sustainability best practice across the wider business Candidate Profile * Previous experience within a Sustainability, Environmental, or ESG-focused role within the construction industry * Strong technical knowledge of BREEAM and embodied carbon assessment methodologies * Experience working closely with project delivery teams, consultants, and subcontractors * Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills * Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities * Degree qualified within Geography, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline Desirable Experience * BREEAM AP or BREEAM Assessor accreditation * Experience using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software * Knowledge of PAS 2080, RICS Whole Life Carbon, UKGBC frameworks, and Net Zero Carbon Standards * Experience preparing Circular Economy Statements and Whole Life Carbon Assessments * Understanding of social value reporting and Employment & Skills Plans (ESP) * Previous involvement in tender submissions and pre-construction sustainability strategies * MSc qualification within a relevant environmental discipline What's on Offer * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package * Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of office, site, and home-based working * Opportunity to join a growing contractor with ambitious sustainability objectives * Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality construction projects * Opportunity to influence project outcomes through sustainability leadership * Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities * Join a collaborative and expanding sustainability function with strong leadership support Interested? If you're a Sustainability professional looking to join a progressive regional contractor where you can genuinely influence sustainability outcomes across major construction projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Walker & Sloan for a confidential discussion. ⚡ Shortlisting is already underway, so early applications are encouraged