Environmental Sustainability Manager

Company: Canary Wharf
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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 on 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.

Annual salary: circa £60k dependent on experience. Closing date: 28th June 2026.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an office-based role with the flexibility to WFH up to 1 day per week

  • Understand and interpret the company energy and associated data.
  • Work with the CWG Director – Environment to prepare company and asset-level transition plans.
  • A good understanding of operational carbon, NABERS, TM54, and corporate energy.
  • Knowledge and experience with relevant guidance documents (RICS, NZC building standard).
  • Report on and update the company’s Science Based Target or alternative net zero pathway at asset and company level.
  • Work closely with consultants to understand CWG Air Quality, Water Quality, Ecology and wider place-based environmental activities including monitoring and preparing feedback.
  • 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • An experienced environmental or sustainability professional with strong technical understanding of energy, operational carbon and net zero pathways within a real estate or built‑environment context.
  • 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 working with consultants and technical reports across climate resilience, air quality, water and ecology, with the ability to provide assurance, insight and practical recommendations.
  • Analytical, detail‑focused and collaborative, with the credibility to support senior leadership in managing estate‑wide environmental performance.
  • Collaboration and teamwork, must be able to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, contributing to a positive and cohesive working environment.
  • Must be IT literate, with confidence in using standard Microsoft Office applications.

HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff must understand and adopt the ESG strategy, adhering to regulations and minimising waste, supporting nature and the community.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff must comply with system requirements outlined in the Company Quality Manual & Policies, ensuring effective implementation of procedures, plans, and forms.

COMPANY VALUES

  • Commit to Excellence – act with integrity, deliver high performance, place customers at the heart, resolve issues by high quality solutions.
  • Foster Collaboration – collaborate across business, encourage inclusive networks, work effectively with suppliers/contractors.
  • Encourage Engagement – confident in decisions, learn from mistakes, prioritise safety, support community and wellbeing.
  • Take Ownership – deliver high quality service, committed to self‑development, take responsibility for performance.
  • Embrace Innovation – embrace change, suggest improvements, see new challenges as opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Diversity and Inclusion – inclusive employer, support diversity, equal opportunities.
  • Flexible Working – flexible arrangements, temporary or permanent.
  • Learning and Development – classroom, e‑learning, mentoring, cross‑department experience, accreditations, sponsorships, educational opportunities.
  • Other Benefits – pension and insurance plans, health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts, family leave.

If you are interested, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged.

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Posted: June 26th, 2026