Sustainability Advisor
Kildare Construction Industry is a leading technical construction contractor specialising in advanced manufacturing, data centres, food, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.
We design, build, and deliver top-quality commercial and manufacturing facilities. Our down-to-earth and friendly culture is passionate and hard-working, delivering some of the world's highest quality projects.
About the Role
Due to an increase in project workload, we're seeking a Sustainability Advisor to assist construction operations with regulatory compliance and delivery of activities aligned to project key performance indicators and targeted certifications.
You'll undertake day-to-day responsibilities for assigned construction sites, including environmental audits, sustainability data preparation, engaging with external stakeholders for social value opportunities, and working with certification consultants (e.g., BREEAM).
Responsibilities:
* Key contact for assigned projects/teams as the sustainability subject matter expert, providing technical advice and guidance.
* Support project teams in discharging environmental, social, and sustainability-related planning conditions and delivery of organisation KPIs.
* Undertake regular site visits and inspections on assigned projects to ensure environmental compliance and best practice.
* Writing and communication of site project environmental and sustainability documentation (e.g., construction environment management plans and pollution incident response plans).
* Identify and review social value project requirements and opportunities.
* Support the delivery of social value initiatives.
* Organise Considerate Constructor requirements and prepare sites for audits and compliance with the standard.
* Report progress and performance to the wider sustainability function and share best practices and learning opportunities.
* Prepare emissions information and support consultants and project stakeholders to reduce operational and embodied emissions.
* Bldg & Project Certification: Support project teams in understanding certification requirements (e.g., BREEAM, LEED) and achieving targeted credits.
* Engage with supply chain and relevant roles to ensure requirements and evidence for certifications are discharged/collection in a timely manner.
* Maintain a compliance and certification tracker that collates, records, and references a robust and auditable trail of information as evidence of compliance for project certifications.
* Actively manage and support the assessment process in line with industry guidance and with the input from the project team.
* Support knowledge sharing and process improvement practices across the business, ensuring a high level of efficiency on BREEAM projects.
Requirements:
* Experience in an environmental and sustainability role.
* A degree or similar in an environmental, social, or governance discipline.
* ISO14001 internal auditor (desirable).
* CSCS card (relevant to role).
* BREEAM Accredited Professional.
* Carbon literacy or emissions accounting qualification (e.g., LCA) (desirable).
* Construction industry experience.
* Current valid driving license.