Environmental & Sustainability Co ordinator (BREEAM Focused)
Job Description
Environmental & Sustainability Co‑ordinator (BREEAM Focused)£45,000–£50,000 + package (DOE)Location
Cardiff (with site travel)An excellent opportunity for an experienced BREEAM‑focused Environmental & Sustainability Co‑ordinator to join a leading UK construction company and support the delivery of high‑quality environmental, sustainability, and ESG performance across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.Based in Cardiff, this full‑time role will act as the central point of coordination for BREEAM delivery, construction environmental management, and contribution to ESG objectives.
Reporting to Senior Management, the successful candidate will work closely with project teams, designers, Clients, Assessors, and statutory bodies from Design Stage through Post‑Construction.
Key ResponsibilitiesBREEAM Delivery & Technical CoordinationCoordinate Main Contractor BREEAM delivery across projects from Design Stage through Construction and Post‑Construction.Collate, manage, review, and submit high‑quality BREEAM evidence to BRE‑appointed Assessors.Work closely with design teams and consultants to protect credits and support compliance with BREEAM requirements.Track credits, responsibilities, and risks, maintaining auditable records and structured evidence files.Undertake site inspections to verify delivery of BREEAM commitments and environmental best practice.
Construction Environmental ManagementSupport and coordinate construction environmental management, including
Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)Compliance with planning conditions and environmental permitsMonitoring compliance with relevant environmental legislationCarry out site audits and inspections to ensure environmental controls are implemented effectively.Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Environment Agency (EA), SEPA, and BRE as required.Support maintenance of the company’s Environmental Management System, including audits and continuous improvement actions.
Sustainability & ESG SupportSupport delivery of the company’s Environmental and Sustainability Action Plan, including
Carbon reduction and offsetting initiativesWaste reduction and resource efficiencySustainable materials and environmental best practiceContribute to ESG performance, supporting environmental data collection, monitoring, and reporting.Assist with the development and tracking of environmental and ESG KPIs, reporting performance to Senior Management.Promote consistent environmental and sustainability standards across projects and business units.
Training, Awareness & Continuous ImprovementProvide guidance and advice to project teams on BREEAM, environmental compliance, and sustainability requirements.Identify environmental training and awareness needs and support competency tracking.Maintain awareness of updates to BREEAM standards, environmental legislation, and industry best practice.
Skills & ExperienceEssentialProven experience delivering BREEAM projects from Design Stage through Post‑Construction.Experience gained within a Main Contractor, Sub‑Contractor, or Construction Consultancy environment.Degree or equivalent in Sustainability, Environmental Management, or related discipline or a minimum of three years’ relevant industry experience.Knowledge of construction environmental controls and site‑based delivery.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Ability to interpret technical information and drawings.Confident, collaborative communicator able to work across multiple stakeholders.
Desirable(Training and development will be supported for the right candidate)IEMA membership (or working towards Practitioner).BREEAM AP (Site and/or Design) accreditation.Experience contributing to higher‑rating BREEAM schemes (Very Good / Excellent).
What We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to become a key BREEAM and environmental specialist within the business.Structured training and professional development support.Exposure to a wide range of construction projects and sectors.A supportive environment with increasing focus on sustainability and ESG performance.