Location
Burgess Hill

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working arrangement allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site.

Salary
£87,000 per annum

About the Role
As a Sustainability Manager at Atlas Copco, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Sustainability roadmap across the SUN division, ensuring alignment with the business area intent. Your mission is to build, execute, and establish a sustainably compliant operational footprint. This senior role reports to the VP of Engineering and involves collaborating with all functions to strategically prioritise and transform the division in line with our strategy to enable sustainable product, operational, and sourcing solutions.

You will identify risks and opportunities to establish resilient infrastructure demonstrating best practices in the market. You will collaborate with divisional leadership teams to build and implement a sustainability roadmap aligned with divisional strategy and SBTi commitments, addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements.

Key responsibilities include leading the development and execution of sustainability initiatives covering Carbon, Energy, Water, Waste, and Biodiversity, engaging with supply chain leaders to identify partners supporting compliance, and supporting leadership and product companies in developing operational sustainability improvement projects aligned with net zero goals.

You will work closely with Engineering, Marketing & Product Management, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure product development supports market-leading sustainable solutions. Additionally, you will contribute to the overall transition plan for the Semiconductor business area, identifying competency gaps and informing training needs.

Maintaining the division’s sustainability reporting and compliance with Atlas Copco climate targets, including SBTi, and aligning with financial measures will also be a critical part of your role.

Atlas Copco offers a culture of trust and accountability, lifelong learning and career growth, innovation powered by people, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and a focus on health and well-being.

Experience
- Proven capability in delivering cross-functional projects
- Experience or strong personal interest in sustainability within industry
- Evidence of implementing new/latest industry standards or compliance in an industrial setting
- Experience working within an international organisation with a global remit
- Experience in manufacturing and/or engineering businesses
- Excellent collaboration skills and experience working within a matrix environment
- Ability to implement change effectively, winning hearts and minds

About you
- Degree or equivalent in engineering, science, or relevant environmental discipline, or extensive management experience
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to engage cross-functionally and influence leadership
- Passionate about sustainability and driving impactful change
- Adaptable and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities
- Committed to continuous learning and development

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in engineering, science, or environmental disciplines preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks and standards
- Familiarity with SBTi and sustainability reporting requirements