Thrive on openness, respect, and collaboration? Good. Us too. Join as our new ESG Coordinator and thrive in a team that values mutual responsibility and creating a meaningful legacy.
You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework across the practice. This will involve coordinating the reporting and monitoring of global sustainability and carbon commitments, and for supporting the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the global Environmental Management System (EMS).
The ideal candidate for this role will leverage their expertise in corporate sustainability and environmental policy to manage the internal BH ESG framework. They will oversee the Company’s ISO14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), including improvement projects, and coordinate and support the Environmental Coordinators network.
Success in this role involves building key relationships with ESG, sustainability, environmental, and other support services employees across the practice to achieve these objectives.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.
Your next role
Join us and be surrounded by exceptional opportunities in an environment alive with innovation and possibility. Your new team has a willingness and curiosity to see possibility and potential in everything – from the most iconic projects to our everyday conversations.
We are looking for a passionate candidate who can inspire and motivate at every level.
Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, excellent learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.
You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.
Key duties:
Environmental Management System
- Ensure the global Environmental Management System is in alignment with global sustainability objectives and ISO 14001 requirements, including the facilitation of external ISO audits.
- Oversee EMS documentation to ensure compliance with ISO standards, BH QMS, and document control systems, including the management of the Global EMS SharePoint site.
- Conduct internal audits of offices to ensure compliance with ISO 14001 as part of the Global Internal Audit programme and assist offices in achieving certification by implementing the required components of the EMS.
ESG Framework and Reporting
- Assist the Global ESG Manager in developing and continuously improving the company’s ESG framework.
- Coordinate the creation of the annual company ESG report by collaborating with internal colleagues to gather content and working with the communications and marketing team on the report’s production.
- Collaborate with an external supplier to complete the annual validation of the carbon footprint through independent third-party assurance.
Internal ESG Communications
- Oversee the internal employee ESG/Sustainability communications programme and collaborate with the BH Communications and Marketing team to ensure its successful implementation.
ESG Learning & Development
- Develop and manage ESG/sustainability learning and development materials, including training courses, through the internal L&D platform.
ESG Bid Advice and Support
- Offer guidance and support to BH bid teams in answering ESG questions during the PQQ/bidding process for client projects and frameworks and oversee the delivery of regular client ESG reports.
Your skills and experience:
We would like to hear from you if you have several years’ experience in a corporate sustainability/ESG coordination role and possess a solid understanding of company greenhouse gas emissions targets and reporting.
Your excellent communication skills will enable you to effectively engage with and train colleagues on sustainability/ESG issues. You will be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and have a proven track record of successfully delivering internal improvement projects.
You will bring experience of managing and prioritising a busy and varied workload and have a flexible attitude and be an excellent team player.
Your diligence and attention to detail are complemented by your experience with the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
Ideally, you will be a member of a relevant professional body such as IEMA and have experience of working in a global organisation. Background knowledge of the built environment sector would also be advantageous.
What we offer:
Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
- Attractive salary and benefits package including, life assurance and income protection.
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts.
- Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
- 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
- A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
- Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
- A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring.
At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday.
Apply today and be a part of our legacy.
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A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
