Sustainability & Environmental
Sustainability Assistant
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Role overview
Job Title
Sustainability AssistantJob Family
Sustainability & EnvironmentalPurpose Of The Role
The Sustainability Assistant helps the team make construction projects more environmentally friendly by collecting data and supporting sustainability actions and innovations.
Role In MMC
The Sustainability Assistant plays a key role in promoting green building practices. They support MMC by helping teams measure and improve environmental performance, reduce carbon footprints, and apply circular economy principles to new building methods such as modular construction and low-carbon material use.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Technical Skills
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Sustainable Construction
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Attention to Detail
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Material Knowledge & Performance
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Circular Economy Knowledge
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Digital & Technology
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Communication & Collaboration
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Teamwork
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Problem-Solving
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Adaptability & Resilience
Suggested Entry Routes
Education
- Leaving Certificate with emphasis on science, geography, or technology
- QQI Level 5/6 in Environmental Studies, Construction Studies, or Sustainability
- Undergraduate module in sustainable construction or environmental management
Experience
- Experience as a site operative, project coordinator, or admin with sustainability exposure
- Participation in green community or volunteer projects
- Internship in a construction or environmental organisation
Training & Certifications
- On-the-job mentoring by sustainability officers or engineers
- Short courses in carbon literacy, waste management, or climate action
- Safe Pass (mandatory for most construction roles)
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Introductory CPD on green building standards (e.g., LEED Green Associate, BREEAM Awareness)
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