2027 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Reading - (2233)

Hoare Lea; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice

Stock options

25 days annual leave

Flexible & hybrid working

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Hoare Lea in Reading is seeking a 2027 Graduate Sustainability Consultant to join our human-centric engineering team. You’ll work across sectors to explore building performance, energy modelling, and sustainability strategies.

From day one you’ll be exposed to projects and supported by mentors on your journey toward Chartership, with formal training and CPD.

This role offers a structured career path, hybrid working, and a chance to influence how buildings perform for communities.

Qualifications

• 2.1 degree or higher in Engineering, Architecture or Built Environment or similar
• Understanding of sustainability governance, reporting and climate change adaptation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Ambitious, flexible and proactive attitude

Responsibilities

• Undertaking building performance simulation and energy-related workstreams with modelling approaches
• Developing energy strategies with clients to lead sustainability innovation on developments
• Assisting in environmental assessments (BREEAM, WELL, HQM) from design to completion
• Developing knowledge of whole life carbon reporting to support Net Zero strategies
• Collaborating with project teams across sectors and contributing to CPD and learning

Skills

Sustainability

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Built Environment degree

Job description

2027 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Reading - (2233)

Location

Reading - Reading, GB-RDG RG1 1LX GB (Primary)

Travel

Job Type

Graduate

Category

Job Description

2027 Graduate Sustainability Consultant
Reading

About Us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

Why Join Us?

• You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.
• You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects from day one, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
• You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.
• You’ll be encouraged through our accredited training and development scheme with a dedicated mentor and supervisor, supporting you to Chartership, if you wish.

The Role

Being part of one of the UK’s largest building engineering consultancies, we benefit from collaborating with some of the best engineers in the business, with access to state-of‑art technical support, and have the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most high‑profile projects as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant, your day‑to‑day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you. You could be;

• In a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels, retail to residential
• Undertaking building performance simulation and energy related workstreams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools, and techniques
• Developing energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments
• Assisting in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion
• Developing an understanding and knowledge of whole life carbon reporting to support clients Net Zero Carbon strategies
• Continuous CPD and learning opportunities
• Supporting the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies, where necessary

As well as project-related work, the Group engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. We hold key positions on national design commissions and influential industry bodies. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of the Group’s work to those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.

Communicating will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings.

About you

To be successful in this role, You’ll need to be serious about sustainability, and have…

• An expected or achieved 2.1 or above degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Architecture, or the Built Environment, or similar
• An appreciation of broader sustainability issues, such as sustainability governance and reporting, sustainability strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• A friendly, ambitious and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach

It would be an advantage, but not necessary, if you also had…

• A Masters or other relevant post graduate qualification
• Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry
• Knowledge / awareness of one or more of the following: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling

Our Benefits

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

Recruitment Process

Our projects are human‑centric, and so is our recruitment process. Once you’ve applied, you’ll speak to a person every step of the way. Here’s our planned timeline:

• Telephone Interviews – November/December 2026
• Selection Event – January/February 2027
• Start Date – September 2027

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence, or anything else) please let us know.

We are committed to enabling a healthy work‑life balance for all employees. So, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part‑time, term‑time‑only, and remote working.

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