Ready to drive environmental sustainability in Scotland’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is proud to partner with a major UK infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor for a landmark energy infrastructure programme based near Peterhead, Scotland.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior environmental role that blends field-based impact, stakeholder influence, and critical infrastructure delivery - all in a role where you can see the tangible results of your work every single day.

Why Peterhead?

Set on Scotland’s dramatic northeast coast, Peterhead offers a unique blend of industry and nature. From rugged shorelines and rich ecology to active harbour life and proximity to remote habitats, it’s an incredible base for environmental professionals who value variety, visibility, and meaningful impact.

This isn’t a desk job — this is a boots-on-the-ground role where your expertise will help protect and enhance the environment while supporting some of the UK’s most vital infrastructure upgrades.

About the Projects

You’ll play a key role across a suite of high-profile energy transmission and substation upgrade projects in the region, including:

• Full replacement of ageing substations and associated demolition
• Delivery of two new-build substations including civil engineering, drainage, and security infrastructure
• Complex underground cabling works and enabling site packages
• With construction activity already underway on some sites, your presence on site will be essential to driving high environmental standards from mobilisation through to delivery

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading environmental and sustainability efforts across multiple active construction sites
• Reviewing and delivering environmental management plans, permits, and consents
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits, toolbox talks and assurance activities
• Advising site teams, senior project managers and construction leads on environmental risks, compliance, and improvement opportunities
• Managing environmental incidents, reporting and corrective actions

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable professional experience in environmental management on infrastructure, construction, energy, or linear projects (e.g., rail, highways, utilities, civils)
• Good working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, licensing and compliance processes
• Ability to challenge and influence project teams with credibility and confidence
• Comfortable working on active construction sites, conducting inspections, and identifying issues on the ground
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

What’s on Offer

• A competitive basic salary
• Choice of a Company Car or Car Allowance
• Subsistence Allowance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Structured training, support and career development opportunities
• Pension scheme, share incentive plan, and other core benefits
• Work in a region with genuine environmental complexity and visibility
• Be part of a supportive, growing team of 25+ environmental sustainability professionals across Scotland

Why Join?

• Critical Project – Work on high-value, nationally significant energy infrastructure upgrades
• Team Culture – Collaborative, technically strong team led by experienced environmental managers
• Career Progression – With strong organisational backing for your growth and development
• Site Impact – You’ll be empowered to lead from the front, influence decisions, and leave a legacy

This is more than just another environmental role - it’s a real chance to shape infrastructure that matters, in a role where your expertise will be recognised and respected.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Are you ready to take the lead on one of the UK’s most environmentally ambitious infrastructure projects?

We’re supporting a nationally recognised contractor delivering a once-in-a-generation, state-backed power transmission upgrade - part of a major programme to modernise the UK’s energy infrastructure. With extensive ecological sensitivities and a multi-year construction timeline, this is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic, high-profile role with genuine long-term career potential.

As Lead Ecologist, you’ll lead ecological compliance and delivery across this nationally significant Development Consent Order (DCO) scheme. You’ll act as the central point of contact for ecology matter - working closely with the client, statutory bodies (e.g. Natural England, RSPB), consultants, and internal delivery teams to protect biodiversity while supporting sustainable construction.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the project’s ecology lead - primary interface for internal teams, the client, and external regulators
• Managing a small in-house ecology team and supervising subcontract consultants
• Developing and implementing ecological management plans aligned with legal and DCO requirements
• Leading on licensing, protected species compliance, and engagement with key stakeholders
• Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) delivery and long-term habitat management strategies
• Providing strategic ecological advice to delivery teams - shaping decisions

What we’re looking for:

• Strong ecological knowledge and understanding of UK wildlife legislation
• Prior experience delivering ecological mitigation on live infrastructure or linear construction projects such as Rail, Highways, Utilities.
• Confidence in managing clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with DCO frameworks, BNG, and environmental permitting (desirable)
• Degree in Ecology or a related field (essential); CIEEM membership preferred
• Experience managing teams or leading consultants
• Willingness to be site-based 3 - 4 days per week (Ipswich/Colchester area) with flexible home working

Why this role?

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead on a landmark infrastructure scheme with ecological complexity and national visibility. With long-term project security, regular regulator engagement, and future growth into leadership roles, this role offers the scope, support, and scale to make a meaningful impact.

You’ll join a collaborative, values-driven team at a critical time - helping shape biodiversity outcomes from pre-construction through to post-delivery habitat success.

What’s on offer:

• A very competitive basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Family private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week) with flexible working culture
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)
• Share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Are you ready to make your mark on one of the UK’s most ambitious renewable energy infrastructure projects?

We’re supporting a Tier 1 contractor delivering a nationally significant underground cabling scheme that will help power the UK’s low-carbon future. This is a rare opportunity to play a hands-on role on a 5-year project that stretches from Scotland down to England.

As Environmental Sustainability Advisor, you’ll be site-based near Hull (initially in pre-construction offices, then moving to a purpose-built construction compound near Market Weighton). You’ll join an established environmental and sustainability team with a strong collaborative culture, working closely with the operations team from day one.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting environmental compliance across site works including construction, civils, archaeology, hydrology and more
• Reviewing planning conditions, management plans, and ensuring permit requirements are met
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring, escalating risks or issues proactively
• Building positive relationships with the operations team and attending weekly progress meetings
• Assisting with documentation and delivery against key sustainability targets (e.g. BNG, carbon reduction, resource efficiency)
• Engaging with local stakeholders and ensuring best practice in community and environmental impact

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience in a site-based environmental or sustainability role, ideally within infrastructure, civils, utilities, or heavy industry
• Strong working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, permitting, and compliance
• A degree in Environmental Science or a similar related subject—or equivalent practical experience in construction with a transition into sustainability
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between project sites

Why this role?

This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to gain deep, hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of environmental topics on a nationally strategic energy project. You’ll join a supportive team with clear progression opportunities into Senior Advisor and beyond, as the wider sustainability function continues to grow rapidly.

The working culture is collaborative, down-to-earth, and social - with regular team events and strong buy-in from operations and site teams. You’ll be supported to grow, learn, and thrive in a role that will stretch your skills while supporting the UK’s transition to a greener future.

What’s on offer:

• A competitive basic salary
• Company car
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Long-term career progression on a 5-year nationally significant energy infrastructure project
• Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
• A supportive and sociable working culture with strong sustainability team presence on site
• The chance to broaden your environmental experience across civils, ecology, archaeology, water, carbon and BNG

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive sustainability in one of the UK's most extraordinary natural environments?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is proud to once again partner with a world-leading infrastructure organisation to recruit a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor for a landmark major project on the Isle of Skye, Scotland - a place where your career can leave a lasting legacy and your lifestyle can embrace the wild outdoors.

Why Skye?

If you crave adventure alongside a meaningful career, this is your ideal move. Imagine completing your day’s work and stepping straight into untamed mountains, breathtaking coastlines, and abundant wildlife habitats. 

With Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), protected marine environments, and ancient landscapes all around you, Skye offers a truly unique setting for environmental professionals ready to make a tangible impact.

About the Project

You’ll join the Fort Augustus to Skye Reinforcement Project - a critical upgrade to Scotland’s energy infrastructure that is working to safeguard environmental habitats while delivering sustainable energy solutions. This role is project critical and will play a key part in supporting sustainability actions across one of the UK's most environmentally sensitive construction programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Environmental Manager and project teams to deliver environmental management plans, actions, and sustainability objectives on a major infrastructure project
• Driving compliance with environmental legislation, consents, permits, and planning conditions
• Managing on-site environmental risk, helping to mitigate impacts on land, watercourses, and habitats
• Leading day-to-day environmental assurance activities, including inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Engaging with regulatory authorities, landowners, and project stakeholders to maintain positive relationships
• Mentoring and supporting more junior Environmental Advisors and Graduates where required
• Contributing to habitat restoration, land management, and peatland protection efforts
• Advising on ecology, water management, flood risk, and civil construction activities on site

Why Join?

• Incredible Location - Be based in one of the UK's most stunning and ecologically rich regions
• Accommodation Provided - Self-contained en-suite pods on Skye, fully equipped for a comfortable stay
• Career Advancement - Join a business committed to developing and promoting environmental professionals with genuine long-term progression available
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible working patterns (minimum of 3–4 nights per week based on-site in Skye)
• Team Culture - Supportive, close-knit project teams focused on collaboration and shared success
• Meaningful Impact - Work on a project where your expertise will directly help protect Scotland’s landscapes for future generations

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrable professional experience in environmental management on infrastructure, construction, energy, or linear projects (e.g., rail, highways, utilities)
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, consenting, Section 37 conditions, and compliance monitoring
• Good understanding of ecology, habitat management, flood risk, watercourse protection, and civil engineering activities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills - able to liaise with site teams, clients, regulators, and landowners
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Passion for sustainability and an appreciation for working outdoors in remote, rugged environments

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive Basic Salary
• Company Car
• Subsistence Allowance
• Accommodation Provided in private en-suite pods on Skye
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• The Chance to Work in One of the UK’s Most Beautiful Natural Environments
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Career Progression - opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

This is more than just a job - it’s a career-defining opportunity to deliver environmental excellence while experiencing one of the wildest, most awe-inspiring places in the UK.

Ready to take your Environmental career to the next level and your weekends to new heights? Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Are you passionate about protecting our planet while working in one of the most breathtaking locations in the UK? 

Do you dream of a career where your work leaves a lasting environmental legacy - while your weekends are spent exploring rugged coastlines, dramatic mountain ranges, and thriving wildlife habitats?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is delighted to be partnering with a world-leading infrastructure organisation to recruit a Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager for a landmark project on the Isle of Skye, Scotland - a place where sustainability meets adventure.

Why Skye?

If you're an outdoor enthusiast, this is the ultimate career move. Imagine finishing work and stepping straight into some of the UK’s most spectacular hiking trails. Encounter white-tailed eagles, dolphins, and seals as part of your daily surroundings. With protected marine environments, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and ancient landscapes at your doorstep, this is an unparalleled location for an environmental professional to make an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and mentoring Environmental Sustainability Advisors, Coordinators, and Graduates
• Driving sustainability action plans and shaping key project decisions through data, assessments, audits, and incident findings
• Managing and reporting all environmental incidents, ensuring compliance with regulations and permitting requirements
• Supporting environmental risk management across major power transmission and distribution projects
• Identifying and promoting innovative environmental solutions to enhance sustainability outcomes
• Delivering Environmental and Sustainability training across project teams and supply chain partners

Why Join?

• Incredible Location - Work on a project in one of the most scenic and ecologically significant regions of the UK
• Career Progression - Join a forward-thinking company with strong opportunities for development
• Autonomy & Flexibility - While the role requires you to be on Skye full-time, staggered start/finish times offer work-life balance
• Community & Lifestyle - Be part of a close-knit professional team while immersing yourself in island life

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in Environmental and Sustainability Management within major infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting, and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• A passion for sustainability - and ideally, an appreciation for the great outdoors!

What’s On Offer?

• A Competitive Basic Salary
• Car Allowance
• Subsistence allowance (depending on your current location)
• Accommodation on the Isle of Skye provided
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• The Chance to Work in One of the UK’s Most Beautiful Natural Environments
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Career Progression - opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

This is more than just a job - it’s a lifestyle opportunity for an Environmental Sustainability leader who wants to combine their career with an unrivalled outdoor experience.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Are you an experienced Sustainability Manager in Construction passionate about driving Sustainability initiatives and Environmental standards?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is excited to be exclusively partnering with a leading Construction organisation in London who are going through an exciting period of growth to recruit for their first in house Sustainability Manager to work as a pivotal role within their company.

This position offers the unique opportunity to take the lead on Sustainability from day one within the organisation with essentially a blank piece of paper to create a strategy and vision for the organisation moving forward.

The role is based from their London head office with regular travel to sites within the London area and with the flexibility to work from home.

The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for:

• Offering pre-construction and onsite support for Sustainability certifications, including BREEAM, SKA, LEED, and WELL
• Providing training to internal staff and project teams on a range of Sustainability topics
• Assisting in embedding robust procedures to support delivery teams in achieving Sustainability goals
• Providing specific support for Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ) and tenders
• Supporting and managing carbon targets and initiatives, including accurate reporting

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in Sustainability management within a Construction / Fit Out environment, particularly around BREEAM, bids and tenders and carbon
• A recognised certification such as LEED or BREEAM AP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain sustainability concepts and to present to various internal and external stakeholders
• Be a self-starter, with the motivation and ambition to deliver within a fast paced and growing organisation

What’s on offer:

• A competitive basic salary of £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
• An expansive benefits package including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance for you and your family, life assurance, income protection and a competitive pension scheme
• The opportunity to work on a range of diverse and prestigious Construction projects across London
• A varied role with genuine opportunity for growth and career progression within a rapidly expanding organisation

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please apply now through our retained search partners Sustainable Futures Group.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a renowned leader in the hospitality industry, known for delivering exceptional guest experiences in some of the most iconic hotels across the world. With sustainability at the core of its values, they are committed to reducing their environmental footprint and fostering a culture of responsibility. Working closely with the organisations SVP’s and executive team, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Sustainable Operations to lead their sustainability efforts and drive impactful change across their operations.

As the Director of Sustainable Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of sustainability strategies across their global hotel portfolio. Based in their Chicago office with global travel, you will work closely with senior leadership, hotel managers, and external partners to integrate sustainable practices into all aspects of their operations, from energy management and waste reduction to sustainable sourcing and guest engagement.

Key Responsibilities - Director of Sustainable Operations:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy that aligns with their company’s goals and enhances their reputation as a leader in sustainable hospitality
• Energy and Resource Management: Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management across all hotel properties, ensuring the adoption of best practices and innovative technologies
• Sustainable Sourcing: Collaborate with procurement teams to establish and enforce sustainable sourcing policies, prioritizing eco-friendly products and services
• Operational Integration: Work with hotel managers and staff to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company policies
• Carbon Reduction: Develop and manage programs aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of their hotels, including renewable energy adoption, sustainable construction, and retrofitting projects
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with guests, employees, and external partners to promote sustainability initiatives, foster a culture of environmental responsibility, and drive community involvement
• Monitoring and Reporting: Establish metrics and reporting systems to track progress on sustainability goals, providing regular updates to senior leadership and other stakeholders

The successful Director of Sustainable Operations will have:

• Extensive experience in sustainability management at executive level, preferably within the hospitality or related industry
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sustainability strategies
• Strong knowledge of energy management, waste reduction, sustainable sourcing, and carbon reduction practices
• Experience in managing large-scale sustainability projects across multiple locations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in sustainability reporting and data analysis
• Relevant qualifications in sustainability, environmental management, or a related field are highly desirable
• Ability to travel as required globally to oversee sustainability initiatives at various hotel locations

In return, the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting of:

• A competitive salary of up to $180,000 base salary plus company car and expansive benefits package
• A bonus scheme based on company and personal performance worth up to an additional $35,000 annually
• Flexible working arrangements and global travel opportunities
• Opportunities for professional growth and development working for one of the worlds top hotel chains

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please apply now through our retained search partners Sustainable Futures Group.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sustainability Manager to join a leading Social Housing provider that is at the forefront of Sustainability and Net Zero in the UK housing sector. This role will be a blended position of both onsite and at home working from their head office in Birmingham with the flexibility to work from other offices in the West Midlands.

Reporting directly to the Head of Sustainability, this position offers a unique chance to embed sustainability across all aspects of the organisations operations. Working closely with various departments to develop and implement strategies that reduce their environmental impact, enhance the sustainability of their housing stock, and support their tenants in adopting greener lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities - Sustainability Manager:

• Energy Efficiency Improvements: Identify and implement opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of their housing stock, including retrofitting existing homes and ensuring new builds meet the highest environmental standards
• Carbon Reduction: Develop and manage initiatives aimed at reducing the organisation’s carbon footprint, including energy use, waste management, and sustainable procurement practices
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, tenants, and external partners to promote sustainable practices and enhance community involvement in sustainability projects
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and reporting requirements, keeping up-to-date with changes in regulations and best practices

The successful Sustainability Manager will have:

• Proven experience in a sustainability-focused role, preferably within the housing, construction, or public sector
• A strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability best practices in the UK
• Experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and initiatives
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainable building practices
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

In return, the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting of:

• A competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 plus company car allowance and expansive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional growth and development on major projects
• Potential for senior management advancement within the company

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please apply now through our retained search partners Sustainable Futures Group.