Sustainability Lead for Advanced Manufacturing Project

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading international general contractor on one of the UK’s most technically complex advanced manufacturing projects in Somerset. As the Sustainability Lead you will drive sustainability initiatives across the full construction lifecycle, ensuring ambitious environmental targets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the sustainability strategy for a major construction project.
• Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives throughout project delivery.
• Monitor sustainability performance and report against project objectives.
• Support carbon‑reduction, waste‑minimisation and resource‑efficiency programmes.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and supply‑chain partners to embed sustainable practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience in sustainability, environmental management or ESG on large construction, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of sustainable construction principles and relevant environmental legislation.
• Experience monitoring and reporting sustainability performance and environmental KPIs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £55,000‑£65,000 per year.
• Travel allowance.
• Performance bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Immediate start.