Sustainability Manager

Tate Europe

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Kingspan Data Solutions is a global business that is steeped in history and continues to be at the cutting edge of design manufactured engineering. Having had deep roots in commercial office industry manufacturing through the supply and installation of raised access floors for large scale high end office projects, the business has accelerated in recent years since the acquisition of the Tate brand in early 2000.Since then, Kingspan Data Solutions has continued to acquire additional businesses in regions across the globe including the US, Europe, Middle East and APAC and has developed a strong foothold in the data center industry. As a member of the Kingspan Group PLC, a global business specialising in solutions for the built environment with revenues of $9bn, Kingspan Data Solutions combines expert and sustainable product development across flooring, ceilings, airflow and cooling systems to deliver tailored data centre solutions.As part of our mission to accelerate a net zero emissions future with the wellbeing of people and the planet at its heart, we seek to empower our communities by giving access to work, training and skills through employment with us. Our People Passionate Strategy focusses on developing our inclusive culture to enable our people to do their best work together as well as to grow and transform themselves and the built environment sustainably, underpinned by ethics and integrity. The division has grown from strength to strength and is on track to deliver revenues in excess of €650m in 2025 with a global team of over 1,500 employees and growing!About the Role:The Sustainability Manager – EMEA & ME will serve as the technical sustainability subject‑matter expert for the region. Their primary responsibility is to enable and strengthen Tate’s commercial strategy for lower embodied carbon (LEC) products through credible, data‑driven environmental insights.This is a strategic, customer‑facing, and externally visible role requiring the ability to translate complex environmental data into clear commercial value propositions. While the role supports procurement and production with environmental data and analysis, ownership for material selection and sustainable manufacturing practices remains with those teams.The role also includes representing Tate at global events, conferences, and industry forums as an ambassador for our sustainability leadership.Key Responsibilities:Strategy & Leadership
  • Establish and deliver the regional sustainability strategy and KPIS’s, fully aligned with Tate’s corporate objectives and the global sustainability strategy, ensuring a clear link between environmental priorities and commercial LEC growth.
  • Present sustainability insights, progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring actions are measurable and commercially relevant.
Technical Environmental Expertise
  • Act as the technical SME for sustainability, providing expert knowledge on embodied carbon, LCA methodologies, EPD requirements, circularity metrics, and regulatory developments in EMEA and the Middle East.
  • Partner closely with product management and engineering to shape the LEC product roadmap using environmental data and market expectations.
Driving Commercial LEC Strategy
  • Equip commercial teams with clear, credible sustainability proof points to strengthen Tate’s LEC value proposition in customer engagements, tenders, and strategic account conversations.
  • Build sustainability‑related tools, comparisons, and narratives that demonstrate the benefits of Tate’s LEC solutions versus conventional alternatives.
  • Act as an active member of the commercial pitch and tender team, joining customer meetings, bid presentations, technical workshops, and project briefings to confidently articulate the environmental and commercial advantages of the LEC route.
  • Engage directly with customer stakeholders—including sustainability leads, procurement, and technical decision‑makers—to influence the selection process and strengthen Tate’s position in competitive bid environments.
  • Operate as a visible, trusted expert who can translate complex sustainability data into compelling and persuasive arguments during live discussions and negotiations.
  • sustainability proof points to strengthen Tate’s LEC value proposition in customer engagements, tenders, and strategic account conversations.
  • Build sustainability-related tools, comparisons, and narratives that demonstrate the benefits of Tate’s LEC solutions versus conventional alternatives.
Environmental Data, Reporting & Technical Deliverables
  • Lead the development, management, and communication of LCAs, EPDs, carbon data sets, and sustainability datasets that underpin commercial messaging.
  • Translate technical environmental data into simple, compelling insights for customers, internal teams, and executive stakeholders.
  • Recommend relevant sustainability certifications or accreditations that enhance external credibility.
Support to Procurement & Production
  • Provide data, insights, and recommendations that help procurement and production evaluate materials and processes.
  • Clarify that accountability for sustainable practices, material decisions, and factory deployment rests with Procurement and Production, with this role acting as a technical advisor and collaborator.
Circularity & Innovation
  • Lead Tate’s circularity messaging and contribute to circular product and process innovation initiatives with strong, region‑specific proof points.
  • Support R&D by embedding sustainability metrics into new product development frameworks.
Customer & Market Engagement
  • Support key customer conversations by presenting Tate’s sustainability strategy, LEC performance, and environmental impact improvements.
  • Prepare sustainability content for bids, proposals, and commercial presentations in collaboration with sales and marketing.
Global Events & Industry Representation
  • Represent Tate at global sustainability and data center events, conferences, and forums.
  • Deliver presentations, participate in panel sessions, and act as a public-facing expert on Tate’s sustainability credentials.
Internal Enablement (Capability Building)
  • Enable commercial, product, and engineering teams by providing training, guidance, and tools to help them confidently articulate Tate’s sustainability and LEC value proposition.
  • Support internal alignment and knowledge sharing across global regions, without direct responsibility for regional team management.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Construction, or related discipline; Master’s/Postgrad preferred.
  • 5–8 years of sustainability experience within manufacturing, building materials, data centers, or a similar technical/industrial sector.
  • Strong expertise in LCA, EPD development, carbon accounting, and embodied carbon standards.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and external customers, with the ability to simplify technical insights.
  • Proven ability to support commercial teams with sustainability‑driven value propositions.
  • Confidence representing the company at external events, conferences, and industry forums.
  • Strong analytical skills, initiative, and comfort working independently across multiple priorities.
Desirable
  • Experience in data center infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, or building products
  • Knowledge of EU and Middle East sustainability regulations relevant to construction and manufacturing.
  • Experience with sustainability certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, C2C or ISO 14001.
  • Experience in the data center, industrial manufacturing, or building products sectors.
Kingspan Data Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.Join us in our mission to make a difference through exceptional solutions.

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