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People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Location: Cumbria / Warrington / Hybrid

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Sustainability Lead to join us supporting our clients creating a cleaner, safer environment for future generations. You’ll be instrumental in embedding sustainable practices across a portfolio of highly complex and critical national infrastructure projects in the nuclear decommissioning industry and adjacent areas.

Working across a collaborative delivery ecosystem comprising designers, integrators, civil and process engineering experts, you will drive innovation, culture change, and ESG impact, shaping some of the UK’s most important projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the development and delivery of sustainability strategies or approaches aligned with programme objectives and national policy, with a particular emphasis on carbon and environmental aspects.
• Integrate sustainability into every stage of project delivery-from concept design and procurement to commissioning and legacy planning.
• Champion long-term environmental performance and social value creation across all programme activities.

Operational Delivery

• Oversee delivery of sustainability metrics, including carbon reduction, biodiversity enhancement and delivery efficiency.
• Ensure sustainability is embedded into engineering design, and also site operations, supply chain engagement, procurement frameworks, and reporting processes.
• Work with colleagues to achieve net zero goals, and support implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001.
• Support lifecycle assessments (LCA), carbon literacy training, and circular economy principles across the programme, and implementation of PAS 2080.

Collaboration & Engagement

• Act as a key advisor and influencer to senior leaders, delivery partners, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to raise awareness, build capability, and enhance sustainability culture.
• Share best practice and insights across the portfolio from nationally significant infrastructure contexts.

Monitoring & Assurance

• Track, analyse and report on progress against ESG goals, ensuring clarity, credibility, and compliance.
• Lead or facilitate sustainability audits and reviews across the project portfolio and supply chain.
• Continuously evolve and adapt sustainability plans to align with changing environmental standards, policies, and programme demands.

• Degree or equivalent knowledge & experience in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience leading sustainability on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of UK sustainability legislation, standards (e.g. PAS2080, ISO 14001), and carbon/net zero frameworks.
• Skilled in managing stakeholder engagement and translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives.
• Collaborative and pragmatic approach, seeing the bigger picture, whilst mindful of the stringent regulatory environment we and clients routinely operate in

Desirable

• Membership of IEMA, CIOB, ICE, or similar recognised body; working towards or holding Chartership is preferred.
• Experience in the nuclear or other highly regulated industry
• Experience with or good working knowledge of BREEAM, LEED, WELL, or similar certifications.
• Experience working within alliance/partnership delivery models.
• Good knowledge of PAS2080 and experience in its implementation
• Familiarity with Science-Based Targets, carbon accounting platforms, or social value measurement frameworks.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

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