Sustainability Consultant - Built Environment
Location: Bournemouth or Reading
Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid
We're representing a highly respected, national consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, currently seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative sustainability initiatives within a firm widely recognised for leading industry standards in sustainable design, construction, and operation.
With a dedicated Sustainability Group embedded in every office, this role offers the chance to shape the future of sustainable development across a diverse range of high-profile projects and sectors.
The Role:
This varied position offers both project-facing and industry-influencing responsibilities. You'll be joining a dynamic team with an ambitious, forward-thinking culture focused on delivering outstanding environmental outcomes. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering environmental assessments (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, HQM) throughout project lifecycles
- Supporting the development of holistic sustainability strategies for a range of clients
- Conducting modelling and analysis including: embodied carbon, circular economy potential, operational energy, overheating, and more
- Contributing to the development of energy and net zero strategies
- Supporting and mentoring graduate team members
- Participating in R&D initiatives and knowledge-sharing efforts within the wider consultancy network
About You:
We're looking for someone with hands-on sustainability consultancy experience and the ambition to develop both their own expertise and that of the wider industry.
You're likely to have experience with some of the following:
- BREEAM, HQM, WELL, Fitwel
- Sustainability and energy planning documentation
- Whole life carbon and circular economy reporting
- Energy modelling using tools such as IES and Elmhurst
- Net zero strategies, dynamic thermal modelling, and in-use energy assessments
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience within the built environment sector - UK experience is essential
- A relevant degree in sustainability, engineering, or environmental science
- Previous experience in a sustainability or building services consultancy
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
- Passion for creating meaningful, measurable environmental outcomes
This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable development, with exposure to cutting-edge projects and the ability to influence industry standards. Please apply with an up to date CV.