Suir Engineering have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Advisor to join our team in our City West, Dublin office with the requirement to travel across Europe as required to manage and support sustainability initiatives at various project sites. The Sustainability Advisor will play a crucial role in driving Suir's sustainability initiatives. This position involves supporting on the development and roll out of sustainability strategies and programs across various projects to help achieve the organisations long-term sustainability goals.
Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.
What you will be doing?
* Leading on areas of sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities in our own operations and that of our value chain and working with the Head of Sustainability, plus others, on developing sustainability strategies and management plans.
* Conduct research on emerging sustainability trends and technologies, evaluate and recommend new sustainability practices, tools, and technologies for adoption.
* Act as the go to person for project teams on sustainability specific matters and supporting the Operations Directors to integrate sustainability themes across their projects.
* Partnering with wider colleagues across procurement, finance and HR to help them identify and understand emerging regulations and best practices and working with them to integrate into existing processes.
* Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and met.
* Working with the Finance and Sustainability teams to deliver on disclosure requirements and broader stakeholder communications, tender returns etc.
* Monitor and report on the progress of sustainability data, programs and initiatives through reports, dashboards etc.
* Prepare and submit sustainability reports to regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
* Represent the company at industry conferences, workshops, and public forums on sustainability issues.
Is this the job for me?
* Proven experience in sustainability (ESG) management, preferably in construction, engineering or other relevant industry.
* Bachelor's Degree (Level 8 NQF) in Engineering/ Environmental/ Sustainability or related subject
* 5 years of experience in sustainability roles within the engineering or construction industry.
* Understanding of the key EU and global sustainability reporting regulations and associated sustainability disclosure requirements.
* Experience in gathering, analysing and managing sustainability (ESG) data to ensure accuracy and completeness for sustainability reporting requirements.
* Experience in sustainable procurement and/or engagement with key suppliers to collect sustainability data and to drive improvements.
* The role requires travel across Ireland, UK & mainland Europe to collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders on-site.
In return from Suir Engineering:
* 23 days annual leave
* Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
* Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Private Health Insurance contribution
* Life and Disability cover
* EAP for employees and their families
* Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
* Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.
Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.
* Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
* Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
* We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
* Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.
* We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.
Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People.
