Biodiversity & Sustainability Specialist - UK or Dublin

Country: Ireland 
City: London 
Req ID: 502252

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Manager Biodiversity and Natural Resources, the Biodiversity and Sustainability Specialist will be responsible for supporting the implementation of CRH’s group wide strategic approach to biodiversity and operational water, utilising external tools to analyse CRH’s nature risks and opportunities, and undertaking biodiversity net impact assessments using available external tools.

The team plays a central role in supporting senior management, group functions and operating companies and works alongside and supports other sustainability related group functions of ESG & Capital Markets and the Corporate Sustainability Financial Reporting function.

Other key objectives include guiding operating companies in the development and implementation of biodiversity management plans and water stewardship plans, net impact assessments and supporting the implementation of actions related to emerging nature topics. 

This role will be based in Ireland or the United Kingdom.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Support the  development and rollout of CRH’s strategic approaches, ambitions, key principles and metrics on nature-related topics

• Regularly analyse CRH’s footprint using the outputs of various risk assessment tools e.g IBAT, WRI Aqueduct, WWF risk filters

• Provide support and guidance to operating companies on the development and implementation of biodiversity and water management plans

• Undertake nature related net impact assessments

• Contribute to the Sustainable Business team in areas including the development of content for sustainability reporting and internal/external communications

• Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders

• Prepare presentations and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders

Key Skills and Experience

• At least 2 to 3 years’ postgraduate experience, preferably in a commercial or corporate, delivery-focused role

• Strong academic credentials in ecology, or sustainability/environmental management with a  focus on biodiversity and or water

• High proficiency in Office365 with extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Strong knowledge of ecology and/or water management, nature policies and regulations

• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to gather and filter large amounts of information and data, and present findings concisely to a range of stakeholders

• Strong writing, design and communications skills, with the ability to explain complex issues simply

• Energetic and driven, but capable of fitting into a team environment; team player with first-rate inter-personal and communication skills and capabilities; ability to make both oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences

• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and be comfortable working in a challenging, fast-paced but rewarding environment

• Keen interest in current and future business trends in sustainability is advantageous

• Ability to multi-task and deliver within tight deadlines

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and apply for this great opportunity.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who is a perfect fit? Please let us know: careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.