Associate Energy/Principal Consultant in Reading)

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant with a focus on energy. This role involves leading sustainability projects, mentoring junior staff, and developing innovative energy strategies. With a commitment to environmentally conscious solutions, you'll be part of a team that shapes the future of sustainable design in the built environment. Enjoy a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and support for professional development. Join this dynamic firm and make a real impact on sustainable practices!

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Flexible working hours

Up to 30 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Structured career development pathways

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in leading sustainability and energy projects.
• Knowledge of operational energy use and embodied carbon strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex sustainability and energy projects.
• Mentor junior consultants and oversee technical outputs.

Skills

Energy strategies

Low-carbon building design

Building Regulations Part L assessments

Thermal modelling

Net-zero carbon strategy development

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional qualifications (e.g., CEng, BREEAM, WELL AP)

Tools

Elmhurst

IES

Job description

Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant - Energy Focus

£55,000 - £68,000

CTJ77

Location: Bournemouth or Reading

A leading UK engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant (Energy) to join its thriving team in Bournemouth or Reading. This consultancy is known for its human-centric and environmentally conscious approach, delivering intelligent, sustainable design solutions across a wide range of projects in the built environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and deliver complex sustainability and energy projects across multiple sectors

* Manage project teams, set priorities, and report on resourcing needs

* Mentor junior consultants and review technical outputs

* Support fee proposal preparation, budgeting, and invoicing

* Conduct modelling and analysis, including:

* Operational energy use

* Embodied carbon and circular economy strategies

* Building performance simulation

* On-site energy generation

* Overheating and thermal comfort assessments

* Oversee the development of sustainability and energy strategies

* Lead delivery of environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, and HQM

The ideal Principal/Associate Consultant will have experience in:

* Energy strategies and low-carbon building design

* Building Regulations Part L assessments (e.g., using Elmhurst, IES)

* Thermal modelling and overheating risk analysis

* In-use energy modelling and performance gap analysis

* Support for planning applications with environmental input

* Net-zero carbon strategy development

Benefits:

* Hybrid working options (office and home-based flexibility)

* Flexible working hours

* Up to 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)

* Additional leave purchase scheme

* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

* Private medical insurance

* Mental health support and employee assistance programme (EAP)

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Wellbeing initiatives and resources

* Competitive salary with regular reviews

* Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme

* Pension scheme

* Life assurance and income protection

* Discretionary bonus schemes (dependent on role/level)

* Share options (or equity participation for senior positions)

* Structured career development pathways

* Access to in-house training, CPD events, and technical development

* Sponsorship for professional qualifications (e.g., CEng, BREEAM, WELL AP)

* Recognition and long-service awards