Sustainability Lead

Job Title: Sustainability Lead - Highways Infrastructure
Location: Essex
Salary: £50,000-£59,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Overview:
We are working with a leading national infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Sustainability Lead to drive forward its sustainability strategy across major highways and civil engineering projects.
This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about sustainable development, net zero, and environmental performance in infrastructure delivery. You'll lead the implementation of sustainability goals across regional highways frameworks and work collaboratively with operational, commercial, and design teams to embed best practices across the full project lifecycle.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead the development and delivery of sustainability strategies and action plans across highways contracts
·Travel is required
·Drive carbon reduction initiatives in line with Net Zero and client targets
·Identify and implement sustainable materials, innovations, and construction practices
·Support teams in measuring and reporting environmental performance (e.g. carbon, waste, energy, water)
·Ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations, client frameworks, and ISO standards
·Engage with clients, supply chain, and internal teams to promote a culture of sustainability
·Contribute to stakeholder engagement, social value initiatives, and environmental reporting
·Support tender submissions and business development activities from a sustainability perspective
 
Key Requirements:
·Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related field
·Demonstrated experience delivering sustainability strategy in infrastructure or construction projects
·Strong understanding of highways, civil engineering or infrastructure delivery models
·Knowledge of carbon accounting tools, BREEAM, PAS2080, and/or ISO 14001
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
·Ability to influence and guide multi-disciplinary teams across project stages
·Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel as required
 
What's on Offer:
·A senior leadership role with real influence on sustainable delivery in UK infrastructure
·Competitive salary + company car/allowance
·28 days holiday + bank holidays
·Enhanced pension and benefits package
·Career progression opportunities within a growing sustainability and environment team
·Supportive, people-first culture with a strong focus on innovation and inclusion
 
If you meet the technical requirements but the salary, location, or seniority level does not fully align with your expectations, we still encourage you to apply. We frequently recruit for similar roles across the UK at various levels.
Even if you are currently content in your role, we welcome discussions with Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals for potential future opportunities. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, with over 100 years of combined experience in this market.
For more information, please contact Amy Maxwell at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed).
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