Sustainability Manager

isepglobal; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor is seeking a Sustainability Manager for a major hyperscale data centre development in Newport, South Wales. This role involves ensuring environmental compliance, conducting audits, and promoting sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Environmental Science or similar, along with experience in construction. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with genuine career progression potential.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline is required.
• Experience in an advisory role within construction is essential.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and sustainability frameworks needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation and company standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support the delivery of sustainability strategies and targets.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Sustainability initiatives

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Sustainability Manager

Ref No: gt.environnew.oct25

Gwent, UK

£70,000 - £75,000 per annum

Location: Newport, South Wales

£70,000-£75,000 + Benefits (car allowance, pension etc.)

A leading international main contractor is seeking a Sustainability / Environmental Advisor to join their team on a major new build hyperscale data centre development in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation delivering complex, high-tech projects across the UK and Europe.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and best practices across the lifecycle of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company standards
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Support the delivery of sustainability strategies and targets (e.g. BREEAM, circular economy, carbon reduction)
• Advise site teams on environmental and sustainability matters
• Prepare environmental reports and maintain project documentation
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and third-party stakeholders
• Promote a culture of continuous environmental improvement on-site

Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline
• Prior experience working in a similar advisory role within construction
• Knowledge of relevant UK environmental legislation and sustainability frameworks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience on data centre or high-tech construction projects is highly desirable

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary + excellent benefits package
• Long-term opportunity on a landmark project
• Join a respected contractor with a strong track record across Europe in delivering technically complex schemes
• Genuine chance to progress your career to a Regional Manager role in the future

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to make a real impact on a high-profile project, this could be the ideal role for you.