Head of Sustainability & Environment

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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 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
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)
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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction