Francis Githaiga
London,Lewisham
Summary
Highly skilled in environmental support and sustainability practices, with expertise in BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes evidence gathering, process coordination, and stakeholder engagement methods. Demonstrates a proven ability to manage data collection, conduct environmental site inspections across multiple sites, and deliver high-quality work within strict deadlines. Known for a motivated, flexible, and innovative approach to tasks, complemented by excellent time management and prioritisation skills. Holds a valid UK driving licence, enabling seamless multi-site operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sustainability Advisor
Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd
London, Tower Hamlets
2021.09 - Current
- Set sustainability targets for the company, and plan how these targets will be achieved.
- Enforced compliance with relevant legislation and liaised with local authorities to address issues of Air quality through Non Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) regulation, noise and underground water monitoring in our construction site.
- Planning and attending ground water abstraction quality checks with Environment Agency.
- Advised on use of carbon reduction technologies- Solar energy, Air source heat pumps and low carbon concrete.
- Coordinated Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) evidence gathering for projects.
- Achieved BREEAM advisory professional (BREEAM AP) qualification -Advising on Sustainability risks and opportunities at concept design stages and monitoring construction progress.
- Led BREEAM progress meetings to track progress.
- Training contractors on SmartWaste platform and Coordinating collection of waste, fuel and material data.
- Helping to decarbonise construction sites in line with the company Net Zero Carbon Pathway aspirations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure environmentally friendly goods and services- purchasing of products with BES6001, ISO14001 or EPD accreditations.
- Coordinated site timber audits (FSC).
Sustainability Coordinator
Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd
London, London
2019.04 - 2021.09
- Managed BREEAM and Code for Sustainable homes assessment submission from team to meet timely deadlines.
- Received top Management commendation for helping the company to deliver BREEAM certification of 1.5 million Sq. ft. sustainable floor space for new buildings.
- Scheduled BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes meetings to discuss progress of projects and tasks.
- Applied best practices to adhere to company regulations and guidelines.
- Monitored and reported on ongoing projects to help achieve departmental targets.
- Conducted risk assessments related to potential environmental impacts of business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health, Safety & Environment
Middlesex University
London 2016.10 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 3 - NEBOSH Health & Safety
Phoenix Health & Safety
London 2011.04 - 2012.07
Skills
- Able to demonstrate a highly motivated, flexible and innovative approach to work and produce high quality and accurate work to set deadlines
- Excellent time management skills and able to plan and prioritise work accordingly
- BREEAM assessment coordination and management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Environmental support and data collection
- Multi Site Experience
- Assertiveness in advising
- Pollution control strategies
- Climate change understanding
- ISO 14001 standard understanding
- A valid current UK driving licence
Affiliations
- Travel
- Playing Tennis
Accomplishments
Received top Management commendation for helping the company to deliver
BREEAM certification of 1.5 million Sq. ft. sustainable floor space for new buildings.
Certification
BREEAM Advisory Professional
IEMA Associate
Timeline
Sustainability Advisor
Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd
2021.09 - Current
Sustainability Coordinator
Canary Wharf Contractors Ltd
2019.04 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Health, Safety & Environment
Middlesex University
2016.10 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 3 - NEBOSH Health & Safety
Phoenix Health & Safety
2011.04 - 2012.07