Senior Sustainability Coordinator (BREEAM) - #1733896

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are currently seeking an ambitious and dynamic Principal / Senior Sustainability Co-ordinator with BREEAM Infrastructure experience to join our Sustainability team in the UK.

A Little More About Your Role…

• The Sustainability Lead and/or BREEAM Infrastructure Assessor for the delivery of infrastructure projects which could be from the earliest stages of the design and planning process through to the detailed design and handover to construction, with a focus on energy and rail projects.
• Liaison with specialist colleagues in other areas of the Sustainability team to develop and deliver sustainability strategies for infrastructure projects, including an approach to reporting in the area of BREEAM Infrastructure.
• Project management of our BREEAM Infrastructure projects to manage teams to deliver projects within programme and budget. This includes update reports to Clients.
• Engaging with other specialist disciplines to embed sustainable outcomes in infrastructure projects, such as engineers, ecologists, flood risk consultants, carbon specialists, etc.
• Reviewing BREEAM Infrastructure evidence and writing evidence statements.
• Line management of colleagues (optional).
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Certified BREEAM Infrastructure Assessor.
• Excellent experience of developing and leading the implementation of sustainability strategies and programmes for infrastructure projects, including the application of BREEAM Infrastructure from registration and scoping to certification
• Excellent report writing skills and organisational skills to manage vast amounts of evidence and data collection for BREEAM Infrastructure assessments.
• A commercial and practical understanding of building design, construction and energy projects would be an advantage.
• Experience of embedding BREEAM Infrastructure requirements within Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Experience in working alongside design teams and environmental specialists to improve sustainable outcomes
• Experience in and wider understanding of sustainability assessments, for example Life Cycle Assessments or EIA, and the ability to work across multiple areas of sustainability delivery
• A commercial and practical understanding of the design and construction of civil engineering and energy projects would be an advantage
• A relevant degree and membership of an appropriate environmental, architectural or sustainability body.
• Good knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation
• Good knowledge of relevant UK, and International Assessment methods and protocols;
• An understanding and enthusiasm for energy and sustainability;
• A can-do attitude with an appetite to learn more and grow;
• Strong personal and project management, time management and resourcing skills;
  
  

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.