Sustainability & Environmental
Circular Economy Manager
The Circular Economy Manager drives sustainable construction practices by implementing resource-efficient strategies, reducing waste, and promoting material reuse to achieve environmental and economic benefits.
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Role overview
Job Title
Circular Economy ManagerJob Family
Sustainability & EnvironmentalPurpose Of The Role
The Circular Economy Manager drives sustainable construction practices by implementing resource-efficient strategies, reducing waste, and promoting material reuse to achieve environmental and economic benefits.
Role In MMC
The Circular Economy Manager ensures that MMC principles align with sustainability goals by integrating modular design, prefabrication, and digital tracking of materials. They optimise resource use, promote offsite manufacturing efficiencies, and facilitate material reuse across projects to minimise environmental impact.
Knowledge & Skills
The area of Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Circular Economy Knowledge
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Safety & Compliance
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Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Supply Chain & Logistics
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Digital & Technology
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Data Analysis & Reporting
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Problem-Solving
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Communication & Collaboration
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- Roles in sustainability, construction management, or waste management.
- Participation in circular economy projects or MMC initiatives.
- Work experience in supply chain, materials procurement, or site operations.
Education
- Degree in Environmental Science, Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.
- Alternative routes via apprenticeships in construction sustainability.
Training & Certifications
- Certified Circular Economy Practitioner (e.g., Ellen MacArthur Foundation courses).
- BIM and digital construction training.
- Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland) or Chartered Architect (RIAI) or equivalent.
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