Sustainability Lead

Sustainability Lead | Copenhagen | SSA Group

Sustainability Lead job opportunity in Denmark - join a leading technical construction contractor as new projects land in the region.

We are recruiting for an experienced Sustainability Lead on behalf of a leading technical construction contractor delivering data centre and advanced manufacturing projects across the Nordics. This is a fantastic job opportunity for a Sustainability Lead looking to take ownership of carbon and certification strategy on landmark projects, based out of Stockholm with regional travel.

🔹 The Role

You will be the regional sustainability subject matter expert, supporting both construction operations and preconstruction. You will guide project teams through Whole Life Carbon Assessments, carbon reduction targets, environmental permits, and green building certifications.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

▸ Act as the regional technical expert on environmental and sustainability compliance

▸ Support BREEAM / LEED certification targets and maintain a robust evidence trail

▸ Oversee early-stage embodied and operational carbon assessments (WLCA / LCA)

▸ Champion sustainability in competitive bids and preconstruction agreements

▸ Report monthly on site environmental performance and discharge planning conditions

🔹 What You'll Bring

▸ Degree in environment, sustainability or ESG discipline

▸ 3+ years supporting sustainability on built environment / construction projects

▸ Experience preparing evidence for BREEAM, LEED or WELL certifications

▸ Knowledge of construction processes and a valid driving licence for the region

🔹 What's on Offer

▸ Salary: Competitive + Package

▸ Location: Copenhagen (open to Norway or Finland) with some remote and regional travel

▸ High-profile project pipeline with a growing Nordic operation

If you are an experienced Sustainability Lead and this job interests you, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.

📩 Apply in confidence:

Marcel Skolimowski | Regional Manager – SSA Group

📱 +49 1520 798 40 87

✉️ [email protected]

🌐 www.ssaltd.com

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