Senior Sustainability Advisor in City of London

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Job Description
ODGroup is a leading office interiors company based in the City of London, operating across both traditional construction and design & build. Our reputation is built on exceptional delivery, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability. We continue to grow across both business units and are on track for another successful year.
We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Sustainability Advisor to join our ODInteriors business unit. This role will primarily support our traditional fit-out projects, ensuring sustainability excellence from tender stage through to completion, while driving ESG performance in line with ODGroup’s long-term strategy.
Role Overview
The Senior Sustainability Advisor will play a key role in embedding sustainability across projects and supporting the delivery of green building certifications such as BREEAM, WELL, and SKA Rating.
You will work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and external assessors to ensure ESG objectives are clearly defined, implemented, monitored, and achieved. In addition, you will contribute to bid submissions and marketing collateral, helping to position ODGroup as a market leader in sustainable office interiors.
Key Responsibilities
Project Sustainability Delivery
Liaise with project teams and subcontractors to communicate sustainability targets and ESG objectives. Ensure projects remain compliant with environmental legislation and company standards. Translate ODGroup’s ESG Strategy into measurable project-specific targets. Monitor performance using ESG reporting software, ensuring accurate data capture and reporting. Carry out regular ESG site inspections, issuing reports and following up on non-conformances.
Accreditation & Compliance
Manage and coordinate sustainability accreditations including BREEAM, WELL, and SKA Rating. Liaise directly with accreditation assessors to manage compliance and evidence submission. Collate, review, and quality-check certification evidence prior to submission. Provide clear guidance and practical routes to compliance for project teams and subcontractors. Review Construction Phase Plans, air quality plans, and site waste management plans to ensure alignment with project sustainability targets.
Training & Communication
Deliver sustainability training sessions to project teams and subcontractors. Provide guidance on environmental aspects, impacts, and ESG data recording processes. Communicate sustainability performance via reports, meetings, and on-site communications. Support teams in maintaining environmental records required for accreditation and ISO compliance.
Strategy & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the ongoing development of ODGroup’s ESG Strategy. Support quarterly ESG reporting and performance updates. Help improve environmental measurement, monitoring, and reporting processes in alignment with ISO 14001. Contribute to company-wide sustainability initiatives, such as maintaining and expanding the sustainable materials library.
Tender & Pre-Construction Support
Support PQQs, tenders, and interviews with sustainability input and collateral. Assess sustainability risks and opportunities at tender stage. Develop project-specific sustainability strategies to enhance bid competitiveness. Write and review sustainability scope of works at tender to support the estimating team Supply Chain & Stakeholder Engagement Hold performance reviews with waste contractors to ensure diversion-from-landfill targets are met. Work collaboratively with supply chain partners to drive improved environmental performance. Liaise with clients and professional teams, producing sustainability reports and attending meetings. Support the development and implementation of social value plans.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in a Sustainability Advisor or Senior Sustainability role within construction or fit-out. Over 3 years of experience is preferable. Strong working knowledge of green building accreditations including BREEAM, WELL, and SKA Rating. BREEAM AP Accreditation is preferable. Familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental management systems. Experience monitoring ESG performance and sustainability reporting. Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation within construction. Excellent communication skills, with confidence delivering training and client presentations. Ability to influence project teams and subcontractors to achieve sustainability objectives. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing accreditation evidence. Commercial awareness and understanding of sustainability’s role in winning work.
Personal Attributes
Passionate about sustainability and environmental performance. Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to challenge constructively. Strong collaborator with the ability to build relationships across all levels. Confident, articulate, and professional in client-facing situations. Driven to embed continuous improvement across projects and the wider business.
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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Senior, Advisor, Sustainability

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