Shirley Parsons

About the Company

Shirley Parsons is a global professional services firm with expertise in Health & Safety, Quality, Sustainability and Business Improvement. Our mission is simple; to help create a better, safer and more sustainable world. We work in partnership with organisations to solve health, safety, sustainability, wellbeing and quality challenges through the provision of HSEQ expertise in the most efficient and sustainable way. This could be the provision of expert consultancy, the operation of an HSEQ function or the identification of an expert individual. Whatever the situation, we work to deliver the best HSEQ talent and resource outcome for customers. Our key advantage is our unmatched global network of talent and resources and our goal is to provide expert HSEQ services in every worthwhile market throughout the world.

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Company Name

Shirley Parsons

Job Title

Sustainability Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Sustainability Lead Role Summary: Spearhead the integration of ESG principles into the lifecycle of major UK facility projects, ensuring superior environmental performance and compliance with leading sustainability standards. Expectations: Deliver measurable ESG outcomes, manage BREEAM/LEED certification processes, embed company ESG strategy into every project phase, and elevate sustainability capability across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as the primary sustainability advisor for all UK projects. - Own and coordinate BREEAM, LEED, and other certification processes with clients and consultants. - Translate corporate ESG strategy into actionable project objectives, focusing on carbon reduction, regulatory compliance, and cultural change. - Develop and deliver tailored sustainability training and reporting for technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Conduct regular site visits to monitor environmental compliance, audit performance, and identify opportunities for innovative sustainable solutions. - Produce concise sustainability reports and progress updates for senior leadership and external partners. Required Skills: - Proven experience managing sustainability initiatives in construction or facilities projects. - Expertise in BREEAM, LEED, carbon impact assessments, and related tools. - Strong communication and influencing abilities across technical and non‑technical audiences. - Self‑directed, results‑driven mindset with the ability to own and execute agendas independently. - Ability to analyze complex environmental data and translate findings into actionable strategies. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. - Professional accreditation such as BREEAM Accredited Professional (BAP), LEED AP, or equivalent is highly desirable.

Buckinghamshire, United kingdom

On site

Senior

04-12-2025