Morris & Spottiswood are one of the leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services in the UK. A family firm, with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and value our staff and customers.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Sustainability Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of driving our sustainability initiatives, working closely with clients to achieve Net Zero Carbon targets and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. This role can be based out of one of our 8 offices throughout the UK: Glasgow, Livingston, Huntingdon, Bristol, Whitstable, Warrington, Leeds or Bristol.
We're offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled Sustainability Manager to become a part of Morris & Spottiswood. As a Sustainability Manager, your role will be pivotal in driving our mission forward. This encompasses overseeing pre-construction carbon reduction and design services, managing construction and installation, and providing crucial support for operational business cases.
Your expertise will span various sectors, including Education, Commercial, Finance, Public Sector, and Retail. Here, you'll bring forth innovative, value-driven solutions, cementing client relationships as a natural outcome of your exceptional interpersonal skills. While you excel as a collaborative team player, your capacity for independent judgment will be crucial, allowing you to navigate complex scenarios with confidence.
Your proficiency in communication, both written and verbal, is pivotal, especially as you engage in technical discussions and liaise with clients. This proficiency, coupled with your persuasive and professional approach, underpins your effectiveness as an Sustainability Manager. Your entrepreneurial mindset ensures that you proactively seek innovative solutions and capitalise on emerging opportunities. Over time, this role offers pathways to assuming higher responsibilities, including line management and mentoring emerging talent. A dedication to personal and professional development is highly valued, affirming your commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Attributes
Successful candidates will be expected to consistently behave and interact in line with the values of the business, while leading their team, setting objectives and developing people in order to provide a service of quality to customers and clients, both internal and external.
You will have a proven track record in profitable and quality-led contracts. This role demands strong leadership, adept problem-solving, and precise time management. Effective communication, both written and verbal, is crucial for internal and external interactions. You should excel in client collaboration, consistently meeting expectations and driving business success.
Collaborative teamwork is essential, but you should also be self-assured in independent decision-making. A persuasive and professional approach, along with an entrepreneurial mindset, is a must. As you progress, a commitment to self-improvement and a passion for lifelong learning are highly valued. This role offers opportunities for both personal and professional growth, including potential line management responsibilities.
What we’re looking for
Other information
Successful candidates will be willing to work out of one of the Company’s office locations, as required. A hybrid working pattern is available.
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Valuing People at Morris & Spottiswood
Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunity employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind.
Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education.