Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cannock
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Sustainability Officer / Graduate
Cannock
£28,000 - £32,000 + Training & Career Development
A growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor is looking to appoint a Sustainability Officer / Graduate to support the delivery of its environmental and sustainability objectives across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career sustainability professional looking to develop practical experience within environmental management, compliance, Net Zero initiatives and sustainability reporting in a fast-growing engineering environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting environmental compliance, driving continuous improvement initiatives and assisting with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of sustainability policies and procedures
Assist with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation and maintenance
Monitor and report on environmental performance, including energy, waste and resource consumption
Support internal and external environmental audits
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and industry standards
Promote sustainability awareness and best practice throughout the business
Assist project teams in delivering sustainable engineering solutions
Maintain environmental records and compliance documentation
Contribute to Net Zero initiatives and carbon reduction strategies
Support environmental reporting and performance analysis
Assist with BREEAM compliance activities where required
Requirements
Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline
Strong interest in sustainability, environmental management and compliance
Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
Understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
Desirable Experience
Previous internship or work experience within sustainability, environmental compliance or HSE
Knowledge of ISO 45001
Understanding of carbon reporting and environmental impact assessments
Exposure to BREEAM projects
Knowledge of Net Zero strategies and carbon reduction initiatives
Experience with environmental audits and reporting
What's on Offer?
£28,000 - £32,000 salary
Structured training and development
Support towards professional qualifications
Exposure to major engineering and construction projects
Clear progression opportunities
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company's sustainability strategy
This role would suit a Sustainability Graduate, Environmental Graduate, Environmental Officer, Environmental Coordinator, Sustainability Coordinator or Environmental Advisor looking to develop their career within the engineering and construction sector.
Apply today for a confidential discussion