Overview
The Sustainability Engineer will support the delivery of carbon and sustainability activities across the programme, working under the direction of the Carbon Manager. The role will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to promote effective carbon management, robust data reporting, and continuous improvement in environmental and sustainability performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the collection, analysis, validation, and reporting of carbon and sustainability data across the programme, helping teams understand performance and identify opportunities for improvement. They will support programme-wide governance, assurance, and reporting activities while contributing to whole-life carbon assessments and the development of sustainable delivery practices.
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in sustainability, environmental management, carbon management, civil engineering, construction, infrastructure delivery, or related disciplines who are passionate about delivering positive environmental outcomes and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the successful delivery of the programme’s carbon and sustainability objectives.
- Work collaboratively with project teams to collect, analyse, and report carbon and environmental performance information.
- Identify opportunities to improve sustainability and carbon performance and support the implementation of improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to carbon assessments, reporting, governance, and assurance activities across the programme.
- Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues on carbon, sustainability, and environmental management matters.
- Support the development and promotion of best-practice approaches to sustainability, carbon management, and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, construction, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, environmental, sustainability, or carbon management roles.
- Experience working with data, reporting, analysis, or performance management systems.
- Understanding of sustainability, environmental, or carbon management principles and their application within infrastructure or construction projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to analyse information, solve problems, and communicate findings clearly.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience of carbon accounting, environmental reporting, sustainability management systems, or performance reporting platforms.
- Experience undertaking or supporting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), whole-life carbon assessments, or similar environmental assessments.
- Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as PAS 2080, GHG Protocol, RICS Whole Life Carbon, ISO 14001, or equivalent.
- Experience working on major infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
- Experience supporting, mentoring, or coordinating colleagues across teams.
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional institution
