Assistant Sustainability Manager

Assistant Sustainability Manager
London
Permanent

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit an Assistant Sustainability Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and play a key part in driving sustainability efforts on site, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and influencing change across multiple projects. If you’re eager to gain hands-on experience in sustainability and make an impact in a rapidly evolving industry, this role is for you.

Why This Role?

As an Assistant Sustainability Manager, you’ll support the team in pitching sustainability initiatives to clients, while managing your own projects. You’ll be embedded on-site, ensuring sustainability practices are implemented effectively, and contributing to the achievement of ambitious carbon reduction goals. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to making significant changes to sustainability and carbon emissions. With great scope for professional growth, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and further your career in sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pitching & Client Engagement: Assist in pitching sustainability proposals to clients, showcasing the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and achieving sustainability goals.
• Project Ownership: Manage your own sustainability projects, working closely with the team and stakeholders to ensure targets are met.
• On-Site Collaboration: Be embedded on-site, supporting sustainability initiatives and helping to implement practices that reduce environmental impact.
• Sustainability Assessments: Contribute to sustainability assessments, monitoring the performance of projects and suggesting improvements to drive positive environmental outcomes.
• Influencing Change: Help drive sustainability initiatives that will influence carbon emission reductions across projects, ensuring continuous improvements and adoption of best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Some experience in sustainability assessments.
• Passion for Sustainability: A genuine enthusiasm for sustainability and the drive to make a real impact in reducing carbon emissions.
• Proactive & Eager to Learn: A self-motivated individual who is ready to take on new challenges, eager to grow within a team and develop their skills.
• Collaborative & Detail-Oriented: Strong teamwork skills and an eye for detail to ensure projects are delivered to the highest sustainability standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career in sustainability within the construction sector. With the support of an experienced team and the chance to lead your own projects, you’ll be able to make a lasting impact while developing your expertise. Apply now to join this forward-thinking team and contribute to a sustainable future!

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