Sustainability Leader

Senior Manager of Construction Environmental and Sustainability

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,500 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in various sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental and Sustainability (ES) professional to champion the development and implementation of Construction ES programs across our Construction Projects.

This senior client-facing leadership role requires expertise and a belief system that inspires construction project teams and enables sites to become environmentally friendly.

The role will require flexibility in relation to travel throughout Ireland, UK and Western Europe.

• Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of Construction ES programs across our Construction Projects.
• Drive the adoption of decarbonization, low-energy, renewable techniques and sustainable alternative fuels for our Construction Projects.
• Ensure environmental and sustainability legislative requirements are implemented across our Construction Projects.
• Implement Life Cycle Assessment methodologies and low-carbon building materials across our Construction Projects.
• Develop systems and procedures for the Construction elements of LEED, BREEAM, WELL, BCA Greenmark assessment schemes.
• Implement NZEB, Low/Net Zero Carbon/Energy Building strategies for our Construction delivery.
• Collaborate with our Supply Chain to enhance Construction ES programs.
• Implement Construction Environmental Management and Construction Waste Management Plans.
• Establish Audit and Compliance programs for our Construction delivery including noise, dust, water, light, incident investigations, planning conditions implementation/adherence etc.
• Capture baseline ES data on Construction Projects for KPI development.
• Maintain all Construction ES programs up-to-date with new revisions to accreditation programs, industry guidelines, etc.
• Input to CM proposals and Pre-Construction planning from an ES perspective.
• Manage ES Construction Services personnel including recruitment, liaison, onboarding, coordination, training, development and mentoring.
• Liaise with the Group Head of Sustainability to align Construction ES Programs with Group programs.
• Work closely with Group ES Services and local Business Units Heads of Construction to enhance and develop the overall service delivery.

• Demonstrated capability in Construction ES Program implementation including relevant software and/or digital applications.
• Professional Qualification in Architecture/Engineering/Environmental/Sustainability/Construction or related subject.
• Qualifications in the following; LEED AP BD&C / ID+C and/or BREEAM AP.
• 8+ years professional experience in sustainability/energy consultant or related position.
• Excellent knowledge of sustainable design practices and international experience desirable.
• Proven track record in ES Leadership.
• Excellent knowledge and strong understanding of ES statutory requirements.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our business strategy.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas.