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Sustainability Lead – £50,000 to £65,000 + Package Locations: Leicester, Kettering & Derby (regional projects)A leading construction contractor delivering high-specification industrial, manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities is seeking a Sustainability Lead to support projects across the East Midlands. The company is recognised for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and genuine focus on sustainability across its operations.This is a fantastic opportunity for a sustainability professional to play a key role in delivering complex, large-scale schemes within data centres, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and pharmaceutical sectors.The Role:As Sustainability Lead, you will be the primary sustainability contact on multiple construction projects across Leicester, Kettering, and Derby. You’ll advise on compliance, environmental performance, and key certifications such as BREEAM and LEED, helping ensure projects are delivered with sustainability embedded throughout.Key Responsibilities:Lead sustainability and environmental efforts across live construction sitesProvide technical input and guidance to project teams and subcontractorsManage certification processes (BREEAM, LEED, WELL) from start to finishConduct site visits, maintain compliance documentation, and report on KPIsDevelop and deliver training to internal teams on ESG and environmental requirementsCollaborate with internal ESG leads to help deliver business-wide sustainability goalsRequirements:Degree or equivalent in environmental, sustainability, or ESG-related discipline3+ years’ experience in a similar sustainability/environmental role within constructionSolid understanding of BREEAM, LEED, and planning-related sustainability conditionsConfident communicator and stakeholder managerFull UK driving licence – travel between sites requiredDesirable (but not essential):BREEAM AP / LEED APISO14001 internal auditing experienceMember of a professional body (IEMA, IES, etc.)You’ll be joining a forward-thinking contractor where sustainability is more than a box-ticking exercise – it’s built into the delivery model. If you’re ready to take ownership and drive impact across meaningful projects, this could be the perfect move.