Sustainability Country Lead

Sustainability Country Lead Location: Skive area, Denmark The Opportunity We are partnering with an established international construction and project delivery organisation seeking an experienced Sustainability Lead to support the delivery of a major project in the Skive area of Denmark. This is a project-focused opportunity for a sustainability professional who can work closely with construction, engineering, design and commercial teams to ensure environmental objectives are embedded into project delivery from planning and procurement through to construction and completion. You will take ownership of sustainability initiatives on site, helping drive measurable improvements in carbon performance, resource efficiency, environmental compliance and responsible construction practices. Working within a technically demanding project environment, you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions, engage with a broad range of stakeholders and make a tangible contribution to the delivery of a more sustainable built environment. The Role As Sustainability Lead, you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring sustainability requirements throughout the project lifecycle. You will act as the key point of contact for sustainability matters, ensuring project teams understand their obligations and have the support needed to achieve environmental targets. You will work alongside project leadership, engineers, designers, subcontractors, clients and suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement, manage environmental risks and ensure sustainability commitments translate into practical outcomes on site. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of project-specific sustainability strategies, plans and environmental objectives.
• Monitor and report on sustainability performance, including carbon emissions, energy consumption, waste management and resource efficiency.
• Work closely with construction and engineering teams to integrate sustainable practices into day-to-day project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to reduce embodied and operational carbon, minimise waste and improve the efficiency of materials and resources.
• Support sustainable procurement, responsible sourcing and the assessment of subcontractor and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Danish and EU environmental legislation, project requirements and company management systems.
• Coordinate sustainability reporting, maintain accurate environmental records and present performance data to project stakeholders.
• Review environmental documentation, risk assessments, method statements and sustainability plans.
• Support the implementation of recognised environmental management standards, including ISO 14001, alongside relevant sustainability certification requirements where applicable.
• Engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners to drive sustainability improvements.
• Identify non-conformances, implement corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement across the project.
• Promote environmental awareness and encourage project teams to take ownership of sustainability performance.

About You We are looking for a practical, delivery-focused sustainability professional who understands the demands of major construction projects and can work effectively alongside site-based teams. You will ideally have:

• A degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in a sustainability or environmental role within construction, engineering or the wider built environment.
• Experience delivering sustainability objectives on major construction or technically complex projects.
• A strong understanding of environmental compliance, carbon reduction, waste management and resource efficiency.
• Experience monitoring sustainability KPIs, analysing environmental data and producing project reports.
• The ability to engage confidently with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and client representatives.
• A proactive approach to identifying environmental risks and delivering practical solutions.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a live project environment.
• Professional fluency in English.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, energy or data centre developments.
• Knowledge of Danish and EU environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
• Experience with ISO 14001 environmental management systems and auditing.
• Familiarity with BREEAM, LEED or other relevant sustainability assessment frameworks.
• Knowledge of whole-life carbon, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainable procurement.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as IEMA, IES or an equivalent organisation.

- What's in It for You?

• The opportunity to take ownership of sustainability delivery on a significant construction project in Denmark.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
• The chance to work alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals within an international project environment.
• Exposure to technically challenging work and the opportunity to deliver measurable environmental improvements.
• Opportunities for professional development and longer-term career progression.
• A role where your input can directly influence project performance, environmental standards and sustainable construction practices.

Interested? If you are an experienced Sustainability Lead or Sustainability Manager looking for a project-focused opportunity in the Skive area of Denmark, we would welcome a confidential conversation.