Overview

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. 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 Lead and implement the group-wide Sustainability and ESG strategy

Deliver net carbon homes initiatives and set measurable targets

Oversee environmental controls across sites, yards, offices, and factory

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and best practice

Manage nuisance control (noise, dust, vibration), pollution prevention, and waste

Develop EMPs, SWMPs, and deliver Environmental TBTs

Support ESG Committee and drive engagement across the business

Work closely with operational teams to embed site-level best practice

Act as an external representative with regulators and stakeholders

Requirements Experience in Sustainability, ESG, and Environmental roles within construction or housebuilding

Strong knowledge of site-based environmental controls and compliance

Experience delivering EMPs, SWMPs, and environmental procedures xehkeey

Understanding of net-zero and ESG frameworks

Strong communication and influencing skills

Full UK driving licence

Desirable: Degree, MIEMA, CEnv, CSCS Package £85,000 £100,000 salary

£5,500 car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer

Flexible working (must be commutable to Maidstone)