Focus Areas

Sustainable Natural and Built Environment

At GS2 we support organisations who have the desire to develop sustainable strategies, and support the drive to a net zero future, through our executive search, recruitment, interim / contract support and talent advisory services.

With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the natural and built environment, we are dedicated to connecting exceptional individuals with purpose-driven organisations to advance the transition to more sustainable cities globally.

Our Sustainable Natural and Built Environment practice encompasses a diverse range of sectors including:

Construction
Infrastructure
Consultancy
Real Estate
Social Housing
Transport
Professional services/ Facilities management

By utilising our extensive global network of top-tier professionals, we help businesses integrate sustainability into every aspect of their organisation, supporting SME’s through to large corporations to build high-performing, purpose driven teams that excel in their markets and deliver sustainable growth with commercial returns.

Typical assignments include:

Chief Sustainability Officer
Head of Sustainability /ESG
Head of Environment
Corporate Sustainability strategy
Sustainability Lead
Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Analyst
Global Head of Health and Safety
Health and Safety Manager
Fire Safety Manager
Building Safety Manager

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GS2 are the future of recruitment!. Every element covered in extensive detail to ensure that the correct candidates are found. Josh, Naz and the teams approach is personal, specific and with incredible customer service to keep you fully informed before, during and after the assignment. Can’t rate them highly enough, a fully deserved 5 star experience.
Simon Bown - Director of HSEQ at KeolisAmey

Simon Bown,

Director of HSEQ

Working with GS2 to recruit our Sustainability Lead - Development was a completely different experience to any recruitment I had done in the past. I had already seen a successful outcome of this approach when they recruited on behalf of the Better Buildings Partnership. What you get with GS2 is a very personal approach - they genuinely care that they are providing the right candidate and the right solution, and they manage expectations well.

Janine Cole,

Social Impact and Sustainability Director

The level of service, both for me as the client and for the candidates was exceptional and the quality of all candidates was extremely high. From the initial briefing to the final placement of the successful candidates I could not fault the approach and ethos. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with Josh and GS2 again in the future.

Alison Grogan,

People Director - Group Functions, Compass Group

GS2 helped recruit for two critical roles within the BBP and for a short-term project manager. The service from them has been exemplary.

From the detailed engagement on the brief to scoping out the market, the process was set up for success extremely well.

They really understood our organisation, our recruitment needs and how best to position the roles for potential candidates.

The initial engagement GS2 undertook with candidates, including interviews and candidate profiling was incredibly thorough meaning that we received a very high quality of shortlisted candidates.

They worked alongside us closely all the way through the recruitment process, supporting us and the candidates to ensure our expectations and aspirations were well matched.

As a result, we are incredibly fortunate to be welcoming some fantastic talent into the BBP team - what more can you ask?

Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO, The Better Buildings Partnership

Sarah Ratcliffe,

CEO of The Better Buildings Partnership

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Posted today

Senior Sustainability Manager

Salary£65000 - £75000 per annum
LocationLondon Bridge, Greater London, South East, England

Senior Sustainability Manager - London based covering the sites across the London areaDo you enjoy working within sustainability in construction and have ambitions to join a fast growing tier 1 contractor with significant growth plans?Would you enjoy working alongside like minded sustainability individuals within a highly regarded and ambitious organisation with a collaborative, learning and positive team culture?Are you comfortable being responsible for the delivery of sustainability objectives throughout the whole construction lifecycle?If so, look no further...A newly created position has arisen for a Senior Sustainability Manager to join our client, a Construction Group at the forefront of UK construction. Working alongside the Head ofSustainability, wider sustainability team and the specific business unit you partner with, you will ensure that sustainability is embedded in all of the operations alongside advocating innovativeapproaches.Why the Senior Sustainability Manager position is something you should apply for:There is scope for growth and development through to the Head of sustainability level.This is a very agile environment with exposure to a variety of projects and all aspects of work including pre-construction bids and tenders through to operational delivery.You will work in collaboration and partnership with a high profile client base.The organisation has an exceptional learning culture, coupled with a flexible, progressive working style and mindsetThe successful Senior Sustainability Manager will:Have a proven track record in construction, delivering technical sustainability outcomes particularly around BREEAM, bids and tenders, carbon, data, reporting and engagement.Be a self-starter, with motivation and ambition to deliver without constant oversight and management.Have proven ability to engage with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.Be fully literate in the different carbon scopes while being able to clearly articulate to a range of audiences.Ensure that accurate and clear sustainability data is captured and reported across the portfolioIn return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting of:£65,000-£75,000 basic salaryDiscretionary bonus10% car allowanceHealthcare plan (partner option available)Plus many moreIf this could be of interest, please apply now through GS2 Partnership.''

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Posted today

Sustainability & Environmental Manager

Salary£60000 - £65000 per annum
LocationLondon Arena, Greater London, South East, England

Sustainability & Environmental Manager Are you a passionate sustainability professional looking to drive impactful environmental strategies within the construction industry?Do you want to be at the forefront of embedding sustainable practices across projects, supply chains, and business operations?Are you ready to bring your expertise in environmental management and carbon reduction to a forward-thinking organisation? If so, look no further… An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sustainability & Environmental Manager to join a dynamic Safety, Health, Environment & Quality department. This role is key in supporting stakeholders to achieve the highest levels of sustainability performance across projects, supply chains, and operations. Why the Sustainability & Environmental Manager position is something you should apply for:Contribute to ambitious goals of achieving high performance across sustainability, social impact, and carbon reduction strategies, playing a key role in creating positive, lasting change.Work closely with senior management, project teams, and supply chain partners, influencing culture and driving engagement with sustainability initiatives.Be at the forefront of developing and embedding cutting-edge sustainability and environmental practices, ensuring the organisation remains a leader in the construction sector.Join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement, with opportunities to enhance your skills and achieve chartered status in the sustainability and environmental fields.The successful Sustainability & Environmental Manager will:Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Sustainability & EnvironmentBring experience within the construction industry, with a strong understanding of environmental management systems such as ISO 14001.Demonstrate expertise in carbon reduction strategies, green building certifications, and embedding sustainability into safe systems of work.Show excellent communication and influencing skills, translating technical topics into practical, actionable solutions.Exhibit a proactive approach to personal growth, sustainability innovation, and delivering measurable improvements in environmental performance.In return, you will receive:£60,000 - £65,000 plus packageBonus schemeOpportunities for career development and progressionA chance to lead impactful environmental strategies within a supportive and dynamic environmentIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference, apply now.''

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Posted 2 days ago

Interim Heath & Safety Manager

Salary£400 - £450 per day
LocationTruro, Cornwall, South West, England

Interim Health and Safety Manager Interim Health and Safety Manager required for a specialist manufacturing organisation. Having experience of driving a positive health and safety culture throughout an organisation is essential including delivering operational excellence to ensure safety of all staff and stakeholders remains a key priority. This high impact, purpose focused Interim Health and Safety Manager will allow an individual with a proven track record to play a significant role in a highly specialist manufacturing environment. Exceptional communication and engagement skills across a multi stakeholder environment, will allow the successful individual to not only achieve short term results, but align with the longer term goals of the firm. Between 3-5 days a week, with 3 days on-site presence, the daily rate is c.£400-£450 per day. Please get in touch with GS2 to find out more.

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Posted 7 days ago

Health and Safety Advisor

Salary£40000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid working
LocationCanary Wharf, Greater London, South East, England

HSE Advisor - 6 Month FTC Are you looking for a Health and Safety position for a company who are responsible for the transport of thousands of individuals across London everyday? Do you want to work for a company pioneering an innovative approach to health and safety, moving away from blame and into behavioural learning and improvement? Are you looking for a role which covers a variety of sectors, with clear opportunities for progression into more senior roles? If so, look no further… A rare opportunity has presented itself, for an individual to establish themselves within the HSE function within a London based transport provider who have an innovative approach to health and safety management. This HSE Advisor role would report into an HSE Manager and be responsible for providing health, safety and environmental advice and forming relationships with operational and leadership teams, empowering a positive HSE culture. Why the HSE Advisor position is something you should apply for:The organisations focus is around operational excellence, with an innovative style and approach to safety leadershipYou will be at the forefront of exploring ground breaking areas of the industryThis is a chance to work in a relationship centred organisation, business partnering with operational and engineering teamsThe organisations remit spans a number of different disciplines and sectors, with a diverse risk profileBy working for the organisation, you will be in receipt of hugely advantageous staff benefits including significantly reduced travel across the UKWith plenty of growth opportunities, this role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual to develop on their pre-existing Health and Safety experience and establish themselves within the team. The successful HSE Advisor will:Hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent;Be a great communicator, with the ability to build excellent relationships with all levels of staffHave a growth mindset and be looking to learn and develop in their career Be a self starter with motivation and ambition to deliver without constant oversight and managementPride themselves in delivering operational excellence and be constantly looking to develop innovative approaches within Health and SafetyHave an inquisitive and curious approach to incidents and accident In return the successful HSE Advisor will receive an attractive compensation package consisting:£40,000 - £45,000Free travel across the London Underground network, along with significant discounts across the whole of the national rail networkUp to 10% employer pension contributions25 days annual leaveSeason ticket loans and much more! If this could be of interest, please apply today to discuss further!

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