Head of Sustainability

Amentum is seeking a Head of Sustainability in Winnersh, UK, to lead the development and implementation of a sustainability strategy aligned with net-zero targets. The role involves strategic leadership, managing sustainability initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering stakeholder partnerships. Candidates should have extensive experience in environmental planning and major infrastructure projects, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position is full-time and emphasizes innovation in sustainable engineering.
As our Head of Sustainability, you will lead the development and implementation of our comprehensive sustainability strategy, ensuring environmental excellence across all our operations. This transformational role provides an opportunity for the Framework to set new benchmarks in delivering sustainable infrastructure assets that support our client's net zero targets. You will drive a step change in sustainable engineering and construction approaches, enabling performance improvements through innovative infrastructure solutions. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

You will spearhead our sustainability initiatives by:
• Developing and implementing an innovative sustainability strategy aligned with net-zero targets
• Embedding sustainability throughout our Framework processes, systems and operational model
• Coordinating environmental assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Fostering partnerships with stakeholders and driving cultural change
• Managing performance against strategy sustainability KPIs and environmental objectives
• Supporting project teams in delivering sustainable solutions
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and environmental enhancement

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Qualifications:
• Chartered Environmental Engineer, Architect or equivalent qualification
• Extensive experience in environmental planning, design and construction of major infrastructure programmes within the UK
• Proven track record in managing complex infrastructure projects (£100M+)
• Comprehensive understanding of UK and EU environmental regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment coordination
• Experience in sustainable design and green building rating systems

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
• Being an inspiring leader with excellent collaborative skills
• A strategic thinker with creative problem-solving abilities
• An effective communicator who can influence at all levels
• Commercially astute with strong analytical capabilities
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
• Passionate about driving sustainable innovation
• Adaptable and resilient in managing complex programmes

We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.