Sustainability (Carbon) Manager

2 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Join a Leading Principal Construction Company as a Carbon Manager

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a prestigious Principal Construction Company to find a Carbon Manager who is passionate about driving meaningful change and advancing sustainability within the built environment. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, leading the charge on carbon reduction strategies and shaping the future of sustainable construction.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead the Change: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in climate action, guiding senior leadership teams to effectively reduce carbon emissions across the business.
Innovate with Purpose: Collaborate with project and construction teams to shape low-carbon design solutions that are both creative and practical.
Drive Net Zero Progress: Engage with external clients and partners, offering expert advice to help them navigate their journey toward Net Zero.
Inspire Through Workshops: Design and deliver engaging, interactive workshops that drive adoption and empower teams to implement carbon reduction initiatives.
Keep the Business Informed: Develop clear and consistent reporting strategies to update senior leadership on progress, challenges, and achievements.
What You’ll Bring to the Role:

We are seeking a passionate sustainability expert who thrives on making a tangible impact. The ideal candidate will possess:

Proven Expertise: Experience in driving carbon reduction initiatives within the built environment and delivering sustainable change.
Relationship-Building Skills: The ability to engage effectively with senior management and clients, fostering collaboration and influencing decision-makers.
Self-Management: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while juggling multiple priorities.
Confident Communication: A natural communicator, skilled at leading workshops and presentations that inspire action and commitment to sustainability goals.
Team Player: Highly organised and comfortable working across internal teams and with external partners, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
Why This Role?

This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of a transformative movement within the construction industry. You’ll have the chance to shape the carbon strategy of a leading infrastructure project, work alongside top-tier professionals, and make a lasting impact on the future of sustainable construction.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values innovation, sustainability, and leadership, we’d love to hear from you



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