Sustainability Manager (FTC)

CompanyAcre

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Occupation Type

Environment professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Sustainability Manager - 12 Month FTC

Acre is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK property developer in their search to appoint an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability delivery across a significant development portfolio. The organisation is an FTSE 100 business with a strong balance sheet and a long-term commitment to creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and the environment.

This role will play an important part in delivering the organisation's 2030 Sustainability Strategy and Net Zero Pathway, with a particular focus on development projects.

Responsibilities

The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality sustainability performance across a large portfolio of development projects. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams, external consultants, and supply chain partners to ensure sustainability is embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Include

Leading sustainability delivery across 20+ development projects
Securing leading sustainability certifications, including BREEAM, WELL, and Home Quality Mark

Delivering Net Zero and whole life carbon strategies aligned with SBTi, RICS, NABERS, and UKGBC

Embedding sustainability into design, procurement, and project delivery

Overseeing ESG reporting and submissions, including GRESB and CDP

Supporting annual reporting, assurance processes, and verified performance data

Working with design teams to reduce embodied and operational carbon

Representing the organisation in industry working groups and policy discussions

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a senior sustainability professional with strong experience in the property, construction, or built environment sector.

Key Requirements Include

Around 8-10 years' experience in sustainability within property or construction
Strong knowledge of ISO 14001
Practical experience with BREEAM, WELL, and HQM
Expertise in whole life carbon, embodied carbon, and Net Zero pathways
Experience contributing to GRESB, CDP, and ESG benchmarks
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to clearly communicate sustainability objectives in commercial terms

If you are a highly skilled and experienced professional in the built environment, please get in touch and send your CV to Tiana Thomas at tiana.thomas@acre.com.