Environmental Sustainability Manager

Company: CWG
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Location: London
Job Description:

Department: Sustainability

Company: Canary Wharf Limited

Reporting to: Director – Sustainability Development & Construction

Job Summary

Responsible for translating CWG’s environmental commitments into measurable asset‑ and company‑level action. The role leads estate environmental monitoring, including waste, nature, air quality, pollution, energy data, operational carbon and net zero reporting. Working with the Director – Environmental Sustainability, it supports transition planning, technical assurance and the management of estate‑wide environmental performance.

Compensation & Deadline

Annual salary: circa £60,000 dependent on experience.

Closing date: 28th June 2026.

Main Responsibilities

  • Understand and interpret company energy and associated data.
  • Work with the CWG Director – Environment to prepare company and asset‑level transition plans.
  • Maintain knowledge of operational carbon, NABERS, TM54, and corporate energy.
  • Apply guidance documents (RICS, NZC building standard) to projects.
  • Report on and update the company’s Science Based Target or alternative net‑zero pathway at both asset and company level.
  • Collaborate with consultants on CWG Air Quality, Water Quality, Ecology and other place‑based environmental activities.
  • Support the Director of Environment to manage and monitor estate‑wide environmental impacts.
  • Carry out environmental inspections on CWG operations projects.
  • Lead sustainable certifications on existing assets.

Qualifications

  • Experienced environmental or sustainability professional with strong technical understanding of energy, operational carbon and net‑zero pathways within real estate or built‑environment contexts.
  • Proven experience working with energy and carbon data, supporting asset‑ and company‑level transition planning, and reporting against Science Based Targets or equivalent frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of NABERS, TM54, operational carbon, corporate energy and relevant guidance (e.g., RICS, Net Zero Carbon Building Standard).
  • Confident in working with consultants and technical reports across climate resilience, air quality, water and ecology, providing assurance, insight and practical recommendations.
  • Analytical, detail‑focused and collaborative, with credibility to support senior leadership in managing estate‑wide environmental performance.
  • Team‑player who works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
  • IT literate, proficient in standard Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environment

This is an office‑based role with the flexibility to work from home up to one day per week.

Health, Safety & Governance

All staff must fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others. Staff must also comply with the Health & Safety Policy, the Environmental, Social & Governance strategy and the ISO 9001:Quality Management System.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements, including remote work up to one day per week.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including classroom and e‑learning training, mentoring and support for professional accreditations.
  • Competitive pension and insurance plans.
  • Additional health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave options.

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Posted: June 25th, 2026