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Head of Sustainability
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We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
 
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 programs, 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 are 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.

Shape the Future of Critical Defence Infrastructure | £1bn Framework
 
As our Head of Sustainability, you will lead the development and implementation of our comprehensive sustainability strategy, ensuring environmental excellence across all our operations. This transformational role provides an opportunity for the Framework to set new benchmarks in delivering sustainable infrastructure assets that support our client's net zero targets. You will drive a step change in sustainable engineering and construction approaches, enabling performance improvements through innovative infrastructure solutions. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious sustainability goals.

Direct reports\: At least one direct report and likely management of other individuals delivering specific work streams.

Key Responsibilities

You will spearhead our sustainability initiatives by\:

•    Developing and implementing an innovative sustainability strategy aligned with net-zero targets
•    Embedding sustainability throughout our Framework processes, systems and operational model
•    Coordinating environmental assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance
•    Fostering partnerships with stakeholders and driving cultural change
•    Managing performance against strategy sustainability KPIs and environmental objectives
•    Supporting project teams in delivering sustainable solutions
•    Identifying opportunities for innovation and environmental enhancement

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We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
 
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 programs, 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 are 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.

Shape the Future of Critical Defence Infrastructure | £1bn Framework
 
As our Head of Sustainability, you will lead the development and implementation of our comprehensive sustainability strategy, ensuring environmental excellence across all our operations. This transformational role provides an opportunity for the Framework to set new benchmarks in delivering sustainable infrastructure assets that support our client's net zero targets. You will drive a step change in sustainable engineering and construction approaches, enabling performance improvements through innovative infrastructure solutions. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious sustainability goals.

Direct reports\: At least one direct report and likely management of other individuals delivering specific work streams.

Key Responsibilities

You will spearhead our sustainability initiatives by\:

•    Developing and implementing an innovative sustainability strategy aligned with net-zero targets
•    Embedding sustainability throughout our Framework processes, systems and operational model
•    Coordinating environmental assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance
•    Fostering partnerships with stakeholders and driving cultural change
•    Managing performance against strategy sustainability KPIs and environmental objectives
•    Supporting project teams in delivering sustainable solutions
•    Identifying opportunities for innovation and environmental enhancement

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Essential Experience and Qualifications 

•    Chartered Environmental Engineer, Architect or equivalent qualification
•    Extensive experience in environmental planning, design and construction of major infrastructure programmes within the UK
•    Proven track record in managing complex infrastructure projects (£100M )
•    Comprehensive understanding of UK and EU environmental regulatory frameworks
•    Demonstrated expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment coordination
•    Experience in sustainable design and green building rating systems

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate\:

•    Being an inspiring leader with excellent collaborative skills
•    A strategic thinker with creative problem-solving abilities
•    An effective communicator who can influence at all levels
•    Commercially astute with strong analytical capabilities
•    Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
•    Passionate about driving sustainable innovation
•    Adaptable and resilient in managing complex programmes

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on sustainable infrastructure development while working with diverse teams in a dynamic environment. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable innovation.

We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Any offer of employment will be strictly subject to the relevant security requirements for the role being met. This means that you will need to have, or be able to obtain, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and either Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. The security clearance process may require non-British nationals or dual nationals (i.e. those with British and another nationality) to be subject to additional evaluation, depending on nationalities held and the nature of the work to be carried out

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.
 
We are committed to offering a career within one company and recognise the exceptional talent we have in our people.  As our business evolves, we want to inspire and empower you to develop your career so you too can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
 
Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
 
We’re invested in you and your success, and we value the transferable skills you can bring to a new role. We want to support you in expanding and diversifying your experience so you can develop your career and help deliver the boldest solutions in a changing world. 
 
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact ‘Recruiter’.
 
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
 
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
 

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Essential Experience and Qualifications 

•    Chartered Environmental Engineer, Architect or equivalent qualification
•    Extensive experience in environmental planning, design and construction of major infrastructure programmes within the UK
•    Proven track record in managing complex infrastructure projects (£100M )
•    Comprehensive understanding of UK and EU environmental regulatory frameworks
•    Demonstrated expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment coordination
•    Experience in sustainable design and green building rating systems

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate\:

•    Being an inspiring leader with excellent collaborative skills
•    A strategic thinker with creative problem-solving abilities
•    An effective communicator who can influence at all levels
•    Commercially astute with strong analytical capabilities
•    Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
•    Passionate about driving sustainable innovation
•    Adaptable and resilient in managing complex programmes

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on sustainable infrastructure development while working with diverse teams in a dynamic environment. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable innovation.

We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Any offer of employment will be strictly subject to the relevant security requirements for the role being met. This means that you will need to have, or be able to obtain, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and either Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. The security clearance process may require non-British nationals or dual nationals (i.e. those with British and another nationality) to be subject to additional evaluation, depending on nationalities held and the nature of the work to be carried out

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.
 
We are committed to offering a career within one company and recognise the exceptional talent we have in our people.  As our business evolves, we want to inspire and empower you to develop your career so you too can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
 
Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
 
We’re invested in you and your success, and we value the transferable skills you can bring to a new role. We want to support you in expanding and diversifying your experience so you can develop your career and help deliver the boldest solutions in a changing world. 
 
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact ‘Recruiter’.
 
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
 
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
 

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