12 Sustainability Manager jobs in London

We're partnered with a leading UK-based principal contractor in the construction and engineering industry, known for delivering complex infrastructure and built environment projects, and they're looking for a Sustainability Manager to join them.

This is your opportunity to lead from the front, driving innovation, embedding circular economy principles, and shaping the future of sustainable development across the UK at the earliest and most influential stage of construction projects.

You’ll be the lead person for all things environmental and sustainability during preconstruction, but you won’t be alone. You’ll be supported by a collaborative network of business development, carbon, sustainability, and environmental specialists who are just as passionate as you are.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Be the Sustainability Strategist - Lead the integration of circular economy principles and sustainability goals into preconstruction planning, design, and procurement.
• Champion Green Innovation - Conduct audits and material inventories to identify opportunities for reuse, recycling, and carbon reduction.
• Shape the Future of Construction - Influence tenders and client proposals with compelling sustainability documentation and insights.
• Drive Compliance & Excellence - Ensure alignment with UK regulations, BREEAM, LEED, WELL, and client expectations.
• Collaborate & Inspire - Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote sustainable procurement and responsible sourcing.

Who They’re Looking For:

• Circular Economy Specialist - Skilled in site surveys, material tracking, and feasibility analysis for reuse and recycling.
• Regulations & Standards Guru - Deep knowledge of UK sustainability standards, planning processes, and environmental regulations.
• Technical Communicator - Excellent report writing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interpret technical drawings from a sustainability lens.
• Passionate Change-Maker - A proactive, adaptable, and resilient professional who thrives on driving sustainable change.

Sustainability Lead – Edgware

Salary: £55,000 - £5,000 + Package

Company: Leading Main Contractor

A leading main contractor delivering complex construction projects across the UK is seeking a Sustainability Lead to join their growing environmental and ESG function. This is a key role for a forward-thinking professional passionate about driving sustainability performance and embedding best practice across major construction schemes.

Role Overview:

The Sustainability Lead will act as the main point of contact for assigned projects, providing technical expertise, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting the delivery of sustainability certification and company ESG objectives. The role involves collaboration with internal teams, clients, and the supply chain to achieve high standards of sustainable construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Compliance

• Serve as the sustainability subject matter expert for allocated projects, providing guidance and technical advice to project teams.
• Deliver and contribute to internal environmental sustainability training sessions.
• Report monthly to project teams on environmental and sustainability performance and progress.
• Support project teams in meeting environmental, social, and sustainability-related planning conditions and KPI targets.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance and promote best practice.
• Prepare and communicate environmental and sustainability documentation such as Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Pollution Incident Response Plans.

Building & Project Certification

• Support project teams in understanding and achieving certification requirements such as BREEAM and LEED .
• Engage with the supply chain to ensure all certification evidence and documentation are collected in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance and certification trackers to provide a robust, auditable trail of information.
• Act as the main contact for clients and consultants on sustainability certification progress and requirements.
• Lead and manage the certification process in line with industry standards and project timelines.
• Identify and escalate any risks that could impact certification achievement.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the business to enhance BREEAM delivery efficiency.

Sustainability Strategy

• Support the Head of ESG in implementing the company’s sustainability strategy and monitoring performance.
• Integrate sustainability objectives into daily operations, driving engagement and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of the company’s environmental management systems and ESG documentation.

Experience & Requirements:

• Proven experience in a sustainability or environmental role within the construction industry.
• Strong technical understanding of sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM , LEED , or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead sustainability initiatives across multiple projects.
• Relevant degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary between £55,00 - 5,000 depending on experience.
• Full benefits package including car allowance, pension, and healthcare.
• Opportunity to play a leading role in shaping sustainability performance across landmark construction projects.
• Long-term career development with a major UK contractor committed to ESG excellence.

If you’re a passionate sustainability professional looking to make a tangible impact across high-profile UK projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.

We're partnered with a leading UK-based principal contractor in the construction and engineering industry, known for delivering complex infrastructure and built environment projects, and they're looking for a Sustainability Manager to join them.

This is your opportunity to lead from the front, driving innovation, embedding circular economy principles, and shaping the future of sustainable development across the UK at the earliest and most influential stage of construction projects.

You’ll be the lead person for all things environmental and sustainability during preconstruction, but you won’t be alone. You’ll be supported by a collaborative network of business development, carbon, sustainability, and environmental specialists who are just as passionate as you are.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Be the Sustainability Strategist - Lead the integration of circular economy principles and sustainability goals into preconstruction planning, design, and procurement.
• Champion Green Innovation - Conduct audits and material inventories to identify opportunities for reuse, recycling, and carbon reduction.
• Shape the Future of Construction - Influence tenders and client proposals with compelling sustainability documentation and insights.
• Drive Compliance & Excellence - Ensure alignment with UK regulations, BREEAM, LEED, WELL, and client expectations.
• Collaborate & Inspire - Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote sustainable procurement and responsible sourcing.

Who They’re Looking For:

• Circular Economy Specialist - Skilled in site surveys, material tracking, and feasibility analysis for reuse and recycling.
• Regulations & Standards Guru - Deep knowledge of UK sustainability standards, planning processes, and environmental regulations.
• Technical Communicator - Excellent report writing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interpret technical drawings from a sustainability lens.
• Passionate Change-Maker - A proactive, adaptable, and resilient professional who thrives on driving sustainable change.

Overview

GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Role Overview

GSK are on the lookout for a Procurement & Sustainability Project Manager to join the team at GSK HQ in London. This person will play a critical role in driving sustainability initiatives and projects across GSK’s global operations and supply chain. This role will require project management expertise, performance framework setup experience (suppliers and teams), ground understanding of sustainability (climate related), and the ability to leverage data to inform decisions and track progress. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively across teams in Procurement and GSK to gather inputs and deliver solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Plan, execute, and manage sustainability-focused projects across GSK’s global network.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines to ensure successful delivery of sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sustainability targets.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze sustainability-related data to measure impact, track progress, and provide actionable insights.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate project outcomes and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of sustainability performance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Communicate project updates and results effectively

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for innovation in project management processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on sustainability or environmental initiatives.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry and with sustainability in supply chain / Scope 3.
• Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles and reporting.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Inclusion at GSK

GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

If you need any adjustments in the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment team ( ) to further discuss this today.

Important notice to employment businesses/agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are aUS Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.

Overview

GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Role Overview

GSK are on the lookout for a Procurement & Sustainability Project Manager to join the team at GSK HQ in London. This person will play a critical role in driving sustainability initiatives and projects across GSK’s global operations and supply chain. This role will require project management expertise, performance framework setup experience (suppliers and teams), ground understanding of sustainability (climate related), and the ability to leverage data to inform decisions and track progress. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively across teams in Procurement and GSK to gather inputs and deliver solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Plan, execute, and manage sustainability-focused projects across GSK’s global network.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines to ensure successful delivery of sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sustainability targets.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze sustainability-related data to measure impact, track progress, and provide actionable insights.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate project outcomes and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of sustainability performance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Communicate project updates and results effectively

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for innovation in project management processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on sustainability or environmental initiatives.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry and with sustainability in supply chain / Scope 3.
• Knowledge of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles and reporting.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

Inclusion at GSK

GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative  Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

If you need any adjustments in the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment team ( ) to further discuss this today.

Important notice to employment businesses/agencies

GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Please note that if you are aUS Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.

About us

Fulkers is committed to providing exceptional construction consultancy services, consistently striving to exceed our clients' expectations. We cultivate a work environment that emphasises transparency, honesty, collaboration, and integrity, which we consider vital in our operations. Our team of highly skilled professionals consistently takes a proactive approach and embraces innovative methods to address the unique needs of every client.

In the past few years, we have seen exponential growth and are excelling in new areas of expertise. We are expanding our Decarbonisation team as a result, with a role for a Senior Project Manager to join us, focusing on providing Decarb expertise whilst supporting a growing team.

About you

You're a Senior Project Manager that wants to be part of a fast growing, people-centric organisation that will give you exposure to a variation of construction projects, autonomously managing them from outset to completion. You thrive in a hybrid working environment and want to see the impact your day to day has on the overall business, while developing your career as a future leader.

About the role

• Manage projects of varied size and complexity, undertaking the day-to-day project activities of a Project Manager, as well as providing senior support and representation on projects where required
• Supporting other senior members of staff in project delivery and internal processes
• Guide and direct project team members to ensure compliance with our company set standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Support Associate Directors with resource management, fee management and reporting
• Maintain and support good client working relationships acting a main point of contact for queries, as necessary
• Undertake reviews of lessons learnt, implementing changes for future improvements
• Ensure internal systems are kept updates e.g. finance and resource trackers and timely sign off of invoices
• Support in the conflict resolution
• Internal governance such a reviews of flash reports and senior signatories on approved documents
• Ensure compliance with client gateways and their governance processes
• Undertake the production of fee bids with the support of the Bid Team and Associate Directors.
• Actively involved in mentoring and training internal staff and CPD activities
• Working collaboratively with the client and other consultants
• Observe Health & Safety provision in the working environment and CDM 2015 regulations including escalating any HSE issues
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact

Requirements

• Ideally Chartered accreditation with experience post qualification, or with significant experience within construction project management
• Experience within relevant specialty, in this case Decarbonisation projects
• Ability to deliver larger and more complex projects through the whole project lifecycle
• Support junior members of the team with mentoring and development
• Development of leadership and management skills
• Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids
• Generate new work through the management of client relations
• Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

Benefits

Joining us at Fulkers Bailey Russell isn't just about being part of a great team—it's a thrilling journey packed with fantastic perks! We believe we are a great place to work and for people to develop their careers - we strive to satisfy the career aspirations of our people in a friendly, professional, environmentally and socially positive way. Here’s what’s on offer;

• Enjoy 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays), growing with an extra day after five years of service.
• An additional day off on your birthday.
• Health cover and benefits from day one and x 2 salary death in service coverage.
• Annual company bonus and salary review.
• A company pension.
• We cover membership fees for relevant professional bodies.
• Career development, chartership learning support and training opportunities to support your continuous growth

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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JOB PURPOSE

To support the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Group's CSR strategy and commitments across our operations and on client projects/contracts, ensuring we minimise environmental impact and create meaningful social impact for local communities. The role will help coordinate a variety of CSR activities related to our three CSR programmes - our planet and environment, our people, and our communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Environmental & Sustainability Delivery:

• Support environmental certification processes, implement environmental management plans, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, permits, and other frameworks (ISO 14001 standards, SBTi, and others).
• Support carbon reporting (Scopes 1-3), monitor energy and resource consumption, and assist in achieving net zero targets.
• Coordinate waste management and circular economy initiatives, promoting reuse, recycling, and sustainable procurement practices.
• Collect and analyse environmental data to produce accurate reports for internal and client use.
• Identify and help develop opportunities for innovation in carbon reduction and waste minimisation.

Social Value Delivery:

• Work with teams to design and implement community outreach initiatives, including local employment, apprenticeships, work placements, volunteering, community engagement, amongst others.
• Assist in identifying and mapping stakeholders and explore opportunities for key collaborations that enhance community impact.
• Support engagements and relationships with community groups, local authorities, charities, and other stakeholder groups to understand local needs and deliver beneficial programmes.
• Assist in impact reporting by using recognised frameworks (i.e. National TOMs).

General:

• Ensure compliance with UK CSR/sustainability reporting standards.
• Track and evaluate the impact of CSR initiatives and prepare data-driven insights for management.
• Support the preparation of CSR reports, reporting metrics, and case studies for internal and external stakeholders.
• Help promote CSR awareness and engagement across all departments and client sites/projects.
• Deliver presentations, toolbox talks, workshops and training, and communications to teams to promote responsible business practices.
• Contribute to bids submissions, particularly in relation to environmental and social value sections.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & Knowledge

• Degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, environmental science, social sciences, built environment, or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental / sustainability practice and social value measurement frameworks (e.g. BREEAM, LEED, SBTi, National TOMs, CCS).
• Understanding of local authority and client expectations for environmental and social value in infrastructure and construction projects.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational skills; ability to manage multiple activities and priorities across different projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement: listening to community needs; collaborating with internal and external parties.
• Proactive, flexible, able to adapt to changing project demands, including travel to sites, occasional out-of-hours or site-based work.

Please note, the aforementioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other appropriate tasks or responsibilities as directed by your Line Manager.

APPLICATION

To apply, please submit your application via our website. We will be taking applications on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made, therefore, we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible to make sure you don't miss out.

No agencies please.

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