Location
Central London (with on-site responsibilities for a UK government department project based in Surrey)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are seeking a full-time Senior Sustainability Manager to join our Responsible Business team, fulfilling an on-site Construction Environmental Manager role for a UK government department project based in Surrey. This role is ideal for an individual experienced in sustainable construction, with a strong holistic understanding of sustainability, net zero, nature, and social value.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the project’s Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and associated environmental commitments. Key duties include maintaining key plans, managing subcontractors and consultants, liaising with statutory bodies, securing consents, and delivering training, briefings, and communications to promote best practice across the project.

Responsibilities include:
- Delivering service excellence and measurable sustainability outcomes for the client
- Developing strong working relationships with the client and internal project team
- Supporting business development and work-winning activities through bids, case studies, and raising Mace’s external profile
- Ensuring compliance with the site’s CEMP, environmental statement commitments, procedures, and relevant legislation
- Developing and maintaining the CEMP and associated plans such as Site Waste Management Plan, Noise and Vibration Management Plan, Flood Response Plan, and Emergency Response Plan
- Briefing supervisors on plan content and compliance requirements
- Managing specialist environmental subcontractors, consultants, and service providers
- Liaising with statutory bodies regarding consents, permits, and licences in line with programme and statutory application periods
- Completing and submitting statutory consent applications and briefing staff on compliance
- Preparing for and undertaking environmental audits
- Providing environmental induction training and regular toolbox talks for all personnel and subcontractors
- Promoting and communicating environmental issues and best practice to ensure project staff understand their responsibilities
- Undertaking environmental risk assessments
- Providing weekly compliance reviews against the CEMP
- Coordinating formal CEMP reviews every six months to identify significant changes and maintaining update records
- Undertaking inspections in response to incidents, breaches, or third-party complaints and ensuring corrective actions
- Liaising with the Project Manager to manage environmental training provision for contractors

Mace values safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for people to excel. We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. Flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options may be discussed where suitable within the role.

Experience
- At least 7 years’ experience in sustainability consultancy with a relevant degree
- Practical construction experience
- Proven track record in implementing and embedding sustainability into major projects
- Strong technical knowledge of sustainability topics including net zero carbon, biodiversity/nature-based solutions, and social value
- Business development experience including bid writing, client interviews, and presentations
- Skills in project management including effective problem solving and negotiation

About you
- Passion and drive to maximise sustainability in the built environment
- Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to self-manage
- Calm and professional manner

Qualifications
- Relevant degree in sustainability or related field
- Solid administration and IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint