Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator

Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator (BREEAM)
📍 Cardiff (with site travel)
💷 £45,000–£50,000 + package (DOE)
🕒 Full-time | Permanent
Overview
An established and highly regarded UK construction company is seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator (BREEAM-focused) to support the delivery of environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and ESG performance across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.
This Cardiff-based role offers the opportunity to act as the central point of coordination for BREEAM delivery, working across projects from design stage through to post-construction, while also supporting wider environmental management and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities
BREEAM Coordination & Delivery
·Lead and coordinate BREEAM delivery across multiple construction projects
·Manage, review, and submit BREEAM evidence to appointed Assessors
·Work closely with design teams, consultants, and project stakeholders to achieve targeted ratings
·Track BREEAM credits, risks, and responsibilities throughout project lifecycles
·Maintain structured, auditable records and evidence files
·Conduct site inspections to ensure BREEAM compliance and environmental best practice
Construction Environmental Management
·Support delivery of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
·Ensure compliance with planning conditions, environmental permits, and legislation
·Carry out site audits and environmental inspections
·Liaise with regulatory bodies and stakeholders as required
·Support ongoing development and compliance of the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
Sustainability & ESG
·Contribute to the company’s Environmental & Sustainability Strategy
·Support initiatives around:
oCarbon reduction and net zero targets
oWaste minimisation and resource efficiency
oSustainable materials and procurement
·Assist with ESG data collection, monitoring, and reporting
·Track and report on environmental KPIs to senior leadership
Training & Continuous Improvement
·Provide guidance to project teams on BREEAM, sustainability, and environmental compliance
·Support environmental training and awareness initiatives
·Stay up to date with BREEAM standards, environmental legislation, and industry best practice

Requirements
Essential
·Proven experience delivering BREEAM projects from Design Stage through to Post Construction
·Background within Main Contractor, Subcontractor, or Construction Consultancy
·Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or similar (or 3+ years relevant experience)
·Strong understanding of construction environmental processes and site-based delivery
·Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
·Ability to interpret technical documentation and drawings
·Strong communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders
Desirable (Training Supported)
·IEMA membership (or working towards)
·BREEAM AP accreditation (Site and/or Design)
·Experience delivering BREEAM Very Good / Excellent ratings

What’s on Offer
·Competitive salary and benefits package
·Opportunity to become a key environmental and BREEAM specialist within the business
·Ongoing training and professional development support
·Exposure to a wide range of construction projects and sectors
·Supportive, forward-thinking company with a strong focus on sustainability and ESG

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If you are an experienced BREEAM Coordinator, Sustainability Advisor, Environmental Advisor, or ESG professional within construction, apply now for a confidential discussion