Associate or Principal Sustainability Consultant

Lewis Davey; Bournemouth, Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy is seeking a dedicated Sustainability Consultant to join their dynamic team in Bournemouth. This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects focused on energy strategies, sustainable design, and compliance with building regulations. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive best practices in sustainability, mentor junior colleagues, and engage with clients to deliver innovative solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the built environment and have the expertise to champion net zero initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of energy strategy and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and energy-focused projects for high-profile clients.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure high standards in project delivery.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.

Skills

Energy strategy development

Building Regulations compliance

In-use energy assessment

Overheating and thermal modelling

Net zero carbon planning

Communication skills

Education

Degree in sustainability or engineering discipline

Tools

IES

Elmhurst

Job description

Lewis Davey are excited to be working with a leading sustainability consultancy in seeking a Sustainability Consultant at the Associate or Principal level with a strong focus on energy to join their team in either the Bournemouth or Reading office.This opportunity sits within a dynamic, multidisciplinary sustainability group known for its industry-leading work in sustainable design, construction, and building operation. The team provides strategic sustainability consultancy across a wide range of sectors and is deeply engaged in driving best practices for sustainable development.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery on large-scale sustainability and energy-focused projects for high-profile clients.
• Manage project resources, prioritise team tasks, and coordinate effectively with wider project leads.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Oversee and review work produced by colleagues, ensuring high standards and accuracy.
• Prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and support invoicing processes.
• Conduct and lead client and design team workshops, clearly communicating technical information and strategies.
• Deliver and oversee technical modelling and analysis such as:
  • Embodied carbon calculations
  • Circular economy opportunities
  • Building performance simulations
  • Operational energy assessments
  • On-site energy generation evaluations
  • Overheating and thermal comfort risk assessments
• Develop and deliver integrated sustainability and energy strategies from early design through completion.
• Manage environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.
• Champion net zero and whole life carbon approaches across project portfolios.
• Contribute to internal research and innovation to support continued leadership in the field.

About You:The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, practical consultancy experience, and a passion for advancing sustainability in the built environment. Ideally, they will have:

• Strong knowledge in areas such as:
  • Energy strategy development
  • Building Regulations compliance (e.g. PassivHaus, Part L using IES or Elmhurst)
  • In-use energy assessment
  • Overheating and thermal modelling
  • Net zero carbon planning
  • Supporting planning submissions
• A degree in a relevant sustainability or engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in the built environment sector, ideally within a sustainability or engineering consultancy setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• A drive to make a measurable difference through sustainable solutions.