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Sustainability Manager

Criterion Capital • United Kingdom • Added on Nov 4, 2026
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This Sustainability Manager will shape Criterion Capital’s company-wide approach while guiding sustainability delivery across construction and real estate projects. The work connects early design decisions with practical requirements on site, helping teams turn targets and standards into project outcomes as the function develops.

The role sits where investment, development and environmental performance meet. BREEAM assessments, planning conditions and sustainable materials all influence how buildings are designed and delivered, while performance reporting can help the business track progress across its portfolio. The posting does not specify carbon targets, so the focus is broader environmental performance and compliance.

This suits someone with construction or real estate sustainability experience who can work confidently with designers, project teams and suppliers, communicate requirements clearly, and is ready to take greater ownership as the sustainability function grows.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The role would set company sustainability policies and targets, then translate them into project requirements from design through construction. A central focus is managing BREEAM assessments and certification, monitoring performance, and helping project teams meet environmental legislation, planning conditions and relevant standards. The manager would also report progress, advise procurement and construction teams on sustainable materials and methods, and visit sites to support implementation. Over time, the position could establish and lead a dedicated sustainability team.

Key learning opportunities for this job

The role could deepen expertise in BREEAM delivery and sustainable real estate development, including how design choices, construction practices and certification evidence connect across a project lifecycle. Working across office and site teams may also build practical knowledge of planning conditions and environmental compliance. Because the position covers company and project strategy, it could develop skills in setting targets, reporting performance and influencing internal teams. The opportunity to build a sustainability function may provide experience in team leadership, although formal training or certification support is not specified.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The posting seeks someone with at least 2-3 years of sustainability experience in construction or real estate, and describes proven manager-level capability. Strong working knowledge of BREEAM assessment processes is expected; BREEAM AP accreditation is desirable, not essential. The work calls for careful documentation, organisation and confidence leading performance discussions. Clear communication with clients, consultants, designers and supply-chain partners matters, as does the ability to manage several priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively. No specific degree is stated.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

Use examples from real construction or real estate projects to show what you personally did to secure BREEAM evidence, meet planning or environmental requirements, and influence design or site decisions. Be clear about your role, project stage, standard applied and measurable outcome where available. Address the BREEAM AP preference directly: include your accreditation status and, if you do not hold it, explain the depth of your assessment experience. Prepare to discuss how you would establish consistent targets and reporting across different projects, and how you would bring designers, procurement and site teams into the process.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role appears focused on environmental performance in real estate development, especially BREEAM certification, sustainable design and compliance. It connects company-wide targets with project-level decisions, including materials, construction methods, planning conditions and performance monitoring. The posting does not identify specific emissions targets, energy programmes, biodiversity commitments or social-impact goals. Its stated sustainability scope is therefore best understood as broad environmental management across the development process, supported by reporting and continuous improvement.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

A likely challenge is turning company-wide targets into requirements that work across projects at different stages, while keeping documentation accurate for BREEAM and regulatory processes. The manager will need to connect design intent with what project and site teams can apply in practice. The role also involves balancing deadlines, multiple projects and communication with varied stakeholders. As the sustainability function is still expected to grow, the postholder may need to establish processes and demonstrate value before a dedicated team is in place.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A day could combine reviewing project designs and BREEAM evidence with meetings involving designers, consultants or construction teams. The manager might check performance data, prepare a progress report, or clarify environmental requirements tied to a planning condition. Some days may include a site visit to discuss how sustainability measures are being applied, alongside follow-up with procurement on materials or methods. The balance would likely shift with project deadlines, certification milestones and emerging compliance needs.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

The position could grow from direct project delivery into ownership of Criterion Capital’s wider sustainability strategy and the creation of a dedicated team. That offers a route to develop leadership experience alongside expertise in environmental performance across real estate projects. Further growth could come through deeper BREEAM specialism, broader responsibility for portfolio reporting, or greater influence over design and procurement standards. The posting signals scope for team-building but does not define a formal promotion path or training programme.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

The manager would work closely with Criterion Capital’s design team and support office-based and site-based project teams. Other stated contacts include clients, consultants and the wider supply chain, with procurement and construction teams involved in material and method decisions. They would also need to communicate sustainability performance and requirements to project stakeholders, and may coordinate with those responsible for planning conditions and environmental compliance. The posting does not identify specific external regulators or investor contacts.

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