Responsible Business Lead

McLaughlin & Harvey is one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are looking to recruit a Responsible Business Lead to deliver our social value commitments across projects in England, ensuring we meet local planning obligations and leave a meaningful, lasting legacy in the communities where we work.

Key Responsibilities

As a Responsible Business Lead, you will:

• Design, implement and monitor social value commitments across English projects, ensuring alignment with the Social Value Model 2020, Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, and any local planning or S106 obligations
• Develop project specific Social Value Plans tailored to client priorities, local authority requirements and local community needs
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, supply chain partners and community stakeholders to maximise social, economic and environmental outcomes throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate S106-linked employment and skills requirements, including local labour targets, apprenticeships, work placements and school engagement
• Track and report on local procurement activity, SME engagement, VCSE involvement and other economic benefits in line with English reporting expectations
• Support procurement processes that enhance local economic benefit and contribute to wider community wealth building outcomes
• Work with schools, colleges, universities and training providers to deliver careers talks, site visits, T-Level placements, curriculum support and mentoring initiatives to meet our social value commitments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with English local authorities, community organisations, residents’ groups, business networks and charities
• Facilitate volunteering programmes and encourage participation from project teams and the supply chain
• Support delivery of Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) requirements to achieve high scores and drive best practice
• Track, measure and report social value outcomes using recognised frameworks such as National TOMs, the Social Value Model, and client specific metrics
• Produce regular reports, dashboards and evidence packs for clients, auditors and internal leadership, ensuring clear demonstration of compliance and impact
• Capture outcomes and impact for marketing materials, case studies and award submissions

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience delivering social value, responsible business or community engagement activities within an English context (e.g., S106, Social Value Model or similar frameworks)
• Experience using social value measurement tools, including National TOMs, Social Value Portal or equivalent approaches
• Strong communication, coordination and organisational skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement capability, with confidence working alongside community groups, local authorities, education providers, supply chain partners and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A passion for community development and inclusion
• Flexibility to travel between projects within a defined region
• A full driving licence
• Construction industry experience (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Generous pension contributions
• Life assurance

McLaughlin & Harvey is an equal opportunities employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We expect all employees to contribute to an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.

As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and guarantee an interview for disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.