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Head of Sustainability & Environment

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 85,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kent Street, Kent

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Overview
A leading South East housebuilder is seeking a Head of Sustainability & Environmental to lead its net carbon homes strategy alongside a hands-on environmental compliance function across live construction operations.
This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with a 50/50 split across sustainability strategy and environmental delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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    Lead and implement the group-wide Sustainability and ESG strategy
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    Deliver net carbon homes initiatives and set measurable targets
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    Oversee environmental controls across sites, yards, offices, and factory
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    Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and best practice
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    Manage nuisance control (noise, dust, vibration), pollution prevention, and waste
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    Develop EMPs, SWMPs, and deliver Environmental TBTs
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    Support ESG Committee and drive engagement across the business
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    Work closely with operational teams to embed site-level best practice
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    Act as an external representative with regulators and stakeholders
Requirements
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    Experience in Sustainability, ESG, and Environmental roles within construction or housebuilding
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    Strong knowledge of site-based environmental controls and compliance
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    Experience delivering EMPs, SWMPs, and environmental procedures
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    Understanding of net-zero and ESG frameworks
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    Strong communication and influencing skills
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    Full UK driving licence
Desirable: Degree, MIEMA, CEnv, CSCS
Package
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    £85,000 – £100,000 salary
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    £5,500 car allowance
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    Private healthcare
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    Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
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    Flexible working (must be commutable to Maidstone)

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