Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Manager
Kenton Black - Construction
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Belper, Derbyshire DE56, England

£50,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A leading earthworks and civil engineering contractor is seeking a Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Manager during a period of growth.
- The role requires a passion for Zero Carbon initiatives and experience in reducing carbon emissions within the construction industry.
- Candidates should have an appropriate degree or relevant experience, as well as prior knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions assessment.
- The position offers a salary of £45-50,000 plus a full benefits package.
- Successful applicants will need to effectively communicate with stakeholders and stay updated on industry innovations to drive sustainability initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Carbon footprinting, long term forecasting and creation of high-level impact assessments to enable movement towards a Zero Carbon position in future
Understanding drivers for reducing carbon emissions
Reviewing, forecasting and planning reductions in customer carbon emissions.
Utilising MS excel and other software-based methodologies for calculating carbon footprints, forecasting future emissions and planning reductions
Producing written reports to management regarding carbon footprints and strategies to reduce emissions
Presenting findings and key elements of advice to internal and external stakeholders
The ability to communicate the key benefits of our carbon reduction
Stay up to date with new technology, innovations, and best practice in the industry to accelerate their sustainability journey.
This position includes liaising with both internal and external stakeholders up to senior management level to ensure the successful delivery of carbon reduction solutions to clients and principal contractors.
Personal Development within the role is expected and supported, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing market will be fundamental in driving forward innovation in environmental management and sustainability.
You will need:
An appropriate Degree-level qualification or relevant experience and accreditations with bodies such as CIBSE, Energy Institute or IEMA such as Energy Management or Sustainability
Prior knowledge or experience of assessing or measuring greenhouse gas emissions
Analysing and interpreting large data sets and using calculations to conclude results and recommendations.
Experience of producing written reports cohesively setting out results and findings
Experience of influencing strategic stakeholders
An exciting time to join an exceptionally busy and growing contractor, this would suit an experienced Carbon Reduction & Sustainability professional who operates well with statistical data and innovatively thinks about initiatives to drive sustainable futures. You will earn an excellent salary of £45-50,000 plus full package.