Senior Sustainability Consultant

Overview

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded building services consultancy, known for delivering innovative and sustainable MEP design solutions across a range of sectors. With a strong focus on energy efficiency and low carbon design, they have built a reputation for high quality delivery and long standing client relationships. Backed by a collaborative team and excellent staff retention, they are now looking to expand their sustainability offering, seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to support growth in BREEAM, Whole Life Carbon, and Building Physics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with flexibility based on experience (indicative range: £40,000 – £60,000+).
• Hybrid working model, offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected consultancy known for its engineering excellence and commitment to sustainability.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, including residential and non domestic.
• Chance to play a key role in shaping the company's sustainability services and capabilities.

Day to Day

• Conduct BREEAM assessments and provide guidance to project teams on achieving certification.
• Perform Whole Life Carbon assessments and provide recommendations for reducing carbon impact.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients to embed sustainability into project designs.
• Support the development of internal processes and tools to enhance the delivery of sustainability services.
• Attend project meetings, both in person and virtually, to provide sustainability input and updates.
• Work from the London office at least 1–2 days per week, with flexibility to work from home or other office locations (Oxford or Manchester) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage BREEAM assessments for both residential and non domestic projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and certifications.
• Provide expertise in Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) analysis, supporting the delivery of low carbon and sustainable design solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to integrate sustainability principles into project designs.
• Support the development of in house capabilities in WLCA and Building Physics, reducing reliance on outsourced services.
• Contribute to the preparation of sustainability reports, presentations, and client proposals.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainability and energy efficiency.
• Mentor and upskill team members in sustainability practices, particularly in WLCA and BREEAM.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering BREEAM assessments (essential).
• Strong expertise in Whole Life Carbon (WLCA) analysis (essential).
• Experience with Building Physics and IES software (desirable, but highly advantageous).
• A relevant degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency, low carbon design, and sustainable building practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive and self motivated approach, with a passion for driving sustainability in the built environment.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced Sustainability Consultant with expertise in BREEAM and Whole Life Carbon, and you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the built environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via the 'Apply on website' button.