McLaughlin & Harvey has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Manager to join our growing teams to drive and manage Sustainable activities on our construction projects.

In 2019 McLaughlin & Harvey committed to becoming net zero in our own operations by 2030.  We are working with our supply chain to do the same by 2040 and going beyond net zero to become carbon negative by 2045.

The Role

The Sustainability Manager will report to the Head of Environmental however will work in collaboration with all areas of the business and work closely with the Environmental, Pre-Construction and Operational teams.

The Sustainability Manager will possess an understanding of the client, design team and McLaughlin & Harvey sustainability and carbon reduction targets. The main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Design Managers, consultants, and the supply chain to influence design decisions, deliver Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), and ensure sustainability and carbon commitments are met across pre-construction and delivery.
• Embed sustainability and whole-life carbon objectives into the design development process.
• Lead and manage as built Whole Life Carbon Assessments in line with industry guidance such as EN 15978, and PAS 2080 and RICS methodology
• Undertake and/or manage and coordinate Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) at key design stages
• Establish carbon baselines, set reduction targets, and track performance through design development.
• Influence low-carbon design solutions, material selection, and construction methodologies
• Review and challenge designs to meet client, planning, and regulatory sustainability requirements
• Support BREEAM/LEED and other sustainability assessments during design and construction stages
• Identifying and embedding Circular Economy opportunities into projects, including experience of producing as built Circular Economy Statements
• Supporting projects achieving ecology requirements, including meeting Biodiversity Net Gain and Urban Greening Factor targets
• Lead site carbon audit procedures to ensure carbon reduction targets and KPI’s are achieved with progressive advice on corrective actions.
• Contribute to bids and tenders with sustainability and lifecycle carbon input
• Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland facilitating site visits/attend sustainability meetings.

The Individual

The successful Sustainability Manager will be from a Construction related background with a working knowledge of Design, Delivery, Handover and Post occupancy support and evaluation with minimum of 5+ years of experience.

You will possess a related Construction, Services and / or Sustainability qualification to Degree, HND, HNC or similar.

Skills and experience

The successful Sustainability Manager will be able to demonstrate the following key skills & competencies:

• Proven experience delivering LCAs and whole-life carbon assessments.
• Proven experience using LCA tools (e.g. One Click LCA)
• Knowledge of relevant standards (RICS WLC, UKNZC, EN 15978, PAS 2080, BREEAM, Passivhaus, the London Plan etc).
• Experience in a sustainability or carbon role within consultancy, or a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of the design process and main contractor project delivery.
• Capability to influence and work with stakeholders at all levels, including operatives, site teams, supply chain partner, senior management and client teams
• Preferred ability to travel across the UK & Ireland facilitating site visits/attend sustainability meetings.

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment.  We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.  We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.  As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.

Contact information

Dion Houston