Job Description

About the Company:
SSA are recruiting on behalf of a specialist contractor delivering high-quality hard and soft landscaping, civil engineering, highways, and concrete substructure works. They are known for delivering complex public realm and infrastructure projects safely, collaboratively, and to the highest standards.

About the Role:
The Sustainability & Environmental Manager plays a key role within the SHEQ team, supporting the business in reducing risk and creating positive, high-performing working environments.
Working closely with the Head of SHEQ, senior management, project teams, and supply chain partners, you will provide high-quality sustainability and environmental support, helping the business achieve industry-leading performance across competence, process, culture, assurance, and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day sustainability and environmental support across projects and the wider business
• Assist in the development and implementation of sustainability, social impact, and carbon reduction strategies
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and environmental reviews
• Advise project teams on environmental compliance, best practice, and sustainable solutions
• Monitor and report on sustainability and environmental performance metrics
• Assist with environmental incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support work-winning activities with sustainability and environmental input
• Deliver briefings, guidance, and training to improve environmental awareness and competence
• Promote a positive sustainability culture and continuous improvement across the business

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Management, or a related field
• Experience within the construction or built environment sector
• Working towards chartered status (e.g., IEMA or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Knowledge of green building accreditations (e.g., BREEAM)
• Proactive approach to personal development

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to translate technical environmental topics into practical, easy-to-understand guidance
• Organised, analytical, and solution-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to shape sustainability strategy and performance
• Career development within a growing, forward-thinking organisation
• Supportive, high-performance SHEQ culture