Sustainability Advisor

Job Details

• Location: Workington, Cumbria
• Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Start Date: Subject to clearance

Role Description

As the Sustainability Adviser you will be working closely with project and design teams, stakeholders and the supply chain. You will develop and implement energy management and carbon reduction plans, ensuring compliance with ISO 50001 and assist in the business achieving the goals set out by the clients Sustainability Plan. You will guide bid teams and operational teams around the specific requirements of clients, local authorities and frameworks. You will explore innovation in construction, identifying means by which carbon reductions can be achieved and working with project and design teams in the successful adoption of new practices and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to the sustainability strategy development and implementation in the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to the client strategy plans where appropriate.
• Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe.
• Develop communication tools (e.g. guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform client personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance.
• Help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with client requirements for energy and GHG emission reporting.
• Identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way.
• Assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction.
• Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance.
• Engage with client Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against client objectives and client requirements.
• Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance.
• Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support to client.
• Contribute to winning work when required e.g. PQQ's, tenders, interviews.

Experience & Qualifications

• Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training where required.
• Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body).
• Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints.
• Good understanding of carbon reduction planning.
• All candidates MUST have experience of working within the Nuclear industry.

Additional Information

Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK and be able to obtain Security Clearance.

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