Sustainability Advisor

MB942: Sustainability Advisor Location: Workington Salary: £45,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Sustainability Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop project specific sustainability management plans which are aligned to strategy plans where appropriate. Liaise with the project site teams and supply chain on site and ensure that Client & Stakeholder sustainability objectives are met within the required timeframe Develop communication tools (eg guidance & training materials, newsletters, alerts) to inform personnel & stakeholders about sustainability issues and performance To help the company deliver its ISO 50001 commitments and vision to sites. Assist in the necessary data collection and reporting in line with requirements for energy and emission reporting. To identify opportunities and gains from projects that can add value for money or deliver the requirements in a more sustainable way. To assist the designers and engineers in achieving step change and looking to using sustainable materials in the design and construction. Capture best practice and produce case studies to share information and improve performance Engage with Procurement team to drive continuous improvement against HTUK objectives and client requirements Report on a monthly basis on project and business sustainability performance Identify opportunities to develop own skills and experience consistent with supporting projects and to continually challenge own practice and development to provide a high-quality support Skills and Experience: Good knowledge of sustainability issues in construction, through experience, training, education. Willing to undertake further training. Wiling to lead by example. Preferably Degree level qualified, must be working towards (or hold) ISEF membership at an appropriate level (or similar professional body). Must have a good understanding of the construction process, the desire to understand and work with engineers to find better sustainable solutions to issues within the established constraints. Good understanding of carbon reduction planning MB942: Sustainability Advisor Location: Workington Salary: £45,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP