Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary + Travel Allowance + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Farringdon, Central London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LOVL199245 |
Summary
Full Time, Permanent
We are now seeking a post-graduate or equivalent, who is passionate about the environmental impact of residential new build housing, and driving sustainable working practices.
Ideally, you will have graduated in an environmental, humanities or research-based degree subject. You may already have work experience in a similar role. Some knowledge of, and an interest in, the construction industry would definitely be advantageous.
You would be employed as the Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator and will support Lovell Partnerships in achieving the Morgan Sindall Group’s wider sustainability goals.
The Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator will be a key member of the Operations and Pre-construction teams, assisting with operational requirements, work winning, development and the delivery of our regeneration developments throughout London and the Home Counties.
The role will focus on providing both pre-construction and on-site environmental support to the delivery teams. The role will include developing and driving focused sustainability initiatives and improve environmental decision-making of our delivery teams and supply-chain partners. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for the collation and reporting of data to meet various KPIs and deadlines.
The role reports to the Construction Director and will be based at the London regional office in Farringdon, and there will be the need to travel extensively throughout London and the Home Counties to our regeneration and housing developments.
This role would include:
Environmental Management: managing the ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems for the business, attending audits and ensuring compliance.
Site Audits: checking that sites are upholding our set environmental standards, helping to spread good practice and providing onsite training to our existing site and project managers.
PQQ and Tender Support: technical copywriting in bids and tenders, as well as attending tender interviews with the site team when required.
Support for Environmental Assessments: providing pre-construction and on-site support for sustainability certifications, including BREEAM, SKA, LEED and WELL. Assisting the delivery of specific training to our internal teams and subcontractors.
Social Value: Organise Social Value environmentally focused events and outreach initiatives. Support in reporting Social Value achievements against KPIs.
Champion Sustainability: Focus on introducing and maintaining existing sustainability initiatives within the London region.
There will be considerable opportunity for personal and career development.
Benefits
Travel Allowance and business mileage paid
Annual bonus based on regional performance, discretionary
Private medical insurance
Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension - 5% matched
Ability to purchase additional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV (salary sacrifice scheme)
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
Competitive Salary
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people.
Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
Please refer to the job description for further information.
We are now seeking a post-graduate or equivalent, who is passionate about the environmental impact of residential new build housing, and driving sustainable working practices.
Ideally, you will have graduated in an environmental, humanities or research-based degree subject. You may already have work experience in a similar role. Some knowledge of, and an interest in, the construction industry would definitely be advantageous.
You would be employed as the Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator and will support Lovell Partnerships in achieving the Morgan Sindall Group’s wider sustainability goals.
The Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator will be a key member of the Operations and Pre-construction teams, assisting with operational requirements, work winning, development and the delivery of our regeneration developments throughout London and the Home Counties.
The role will focus on providing both pre-construction and on-site environmental support to the delivery teams. The role will include developing and driving focused sustainability initiatives and improve environmental decision-making of our delivery teams and supply-chain partners. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for the collation and reporting of data to meet various KPIs and deadlines.
The role reports to the Construction Director and will be based at the London regional office in Farringdon, and there will be the need to travel extensively throughout London and the Home Counties to our regeneration and housing developments.
This role would include:
Environmental Management: managing the ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems for the business, attending audits and ensuring compliance.
Site Audits: checking that sites are upholding our set environmental standards, helping to spread good practice and providing onsite training to our existing site and project managers.
PQQ and Tender Support: technical copywriting in bids and tenders, as well as attending tender interviews with the site team when required.
Support for Environmental Assessments: providing pre-construction and on-site support for sustainability certifications, including BREEAM, SKA, LEED and WELL. Assisting the delivery of specific training to our internal teams and subcontractors.
Social Value: Organise Social Value environmentally focused events and outreach initiatives. Support in reporting Social Value achievements against KPIs.
Champion Sustainability: Focus on introducing and maintaining existing sustainability initiatives within the London region.
There will be considerable opportunity for personal and career development.
Benefits
Travel Allowance and business mileage paid
Annual bonus based on regional performance, discretionary
Private medical insurance
Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension - 5% matched
Ability to purchase additional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV (salary sacrifice scheme)
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
Competitive Salary
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people.
Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
Please refer to the job description for further information.