Social Value Lead

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to become one of the first Social Value Leads for a leading international general contractor, working on one of the UK’s most high‑profile construction projects in Somerset. You will shape the social value strategy and ensure the development delivers lasting benefits to the local community throughout construction and beyond.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the project’s social value strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, schools, colleges, community groups and employment organisations.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and supply‑chain partners to maximise local recruitment and procurement opportunities.
• Track and report on social value performance, including local employment, community engagement and economic impact.
• Support broader sustainability and ESG objectives across the project team.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering social value, CSR, ESG or sustainability initiatives within construction, infrastructure or major projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to engage subcontractors and supply‑chain partners to achieve measurable social value outcomes.
• Passion for creating long‑term positive impacts in local communities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• None specified as technical skills in the posting.

What we offer

• Salary £50,000‑£65,000 per year
• Travel allowance
• Performance bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday package
• Immediate start