Associate or Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant

Hoare Lea; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant to lead their London team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainability consultancy and experience in whole-life carbon assessment. Responsibilities include managing projects with leading clients, supporting junior team members, and leading sustainability workshops. Join a progressive firm focused on innovative solutions to sustainability challenges with a strong commitment to professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Up to 30 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability consultancy focusing on creative solutions.
• Expertise in whole life carbon assessment and management.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the London Sustainability team alongside the team leader.
• Deliver large scale projects with industry-leading clients.
• Lead workshops with clients and design teams.

Skills

Energy strategies

Building Regulations Part L assessments

NABERS UK modelling

Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort

BREEAM assessments

Net zero carbon strategies

Health wellbeing strategies

Education

Degree in applicable field

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant (Carbon)

About us

Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings.

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 up to 30 days of annual leave.

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

We take personal responsibility to achieve a shared vision, combining strong relationships with technical excellence. When we embark on a project journey, we are making a commitment to the client and to each other.

We are committed to demonstrating how positively balancing human‑centric design with planet‑conscious solutions is the ultimate measure of success through our North Star vision.

Our clients are industry leading, always striving to achieve the best and to push the boundaries of sustainability. We work on a wide range of projects in most sectors. For example, with a focus on human‑centred, environmentally sustainable design, Hoare Lea delivered the world’s first workplace fit‑out to achieve both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold (One New St Square).

Our DfP pioneer project (Timber Square) became the UK’s first NABERSUK Design for Performance project to achieve a 5* design reviewed target rating.

At Hoare Lea you’ll have the opportunity to not just work on exciting projects such as these, but to also engage with the industry. Hoare Lea regularly collaborates with UKGBC, CIBSE and were one of the first to sign up to support the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative.

You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes and gain knowledge across all sectors. With a structured Career Paths Framework, you’ll have a clear understanding of the pathway for advancing your career.

About the role

A fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven Associate or Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability Group. The role is based in our London office and will be part of our broader Sustainability group which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country. Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to :

You will play a supporting role in the leadership of the London Sustainability team. You will share line management responsibilities with the team leader, managing individuals and accelerating the development of junior staff within the team through the implementation of mentoring and training.

In this role, you will specialise in whole life carbon assessment and management, serving as a technical expert within the team. You will provide in-depth analysis, guidance, and innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprints across the entire lifecycle of projects—from design and construction through to operation and end‑of‑life. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help embed sustainable practices and ensure compliance with evolving carbon regulations and standards.

As part of the role you will :

• Take ownership and deliver large scale projects with industry leading clients.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team.
• Report resourcing requirements to the project lead team.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members.
• Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.
• Support in production of fee proposals and invoicing.
• Lead workshops with the client and design team and communicate information in a clear and concise manor.
• Undertaking a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but not limited to: embodied carbon of materials, circular economy opportunities, building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation, overheating.
• Lead the development of sustainability and energy strategies.
• Lead the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion.
• Supporting the drive towards realising net zero whole life carbon in our projects.
• Working with other members of the Sustainability Group on research and development initiatives to allow us to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.
• As well as project‑related work, the Group engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. 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.

About you

Key Skills & Knowledge :

• Energy strategies
• Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES
• NABERS UK modelling
• In‑Use energy modelling and assessment
• Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments
• BREEAM and HQM assessments
• Bespoke sustainability charters
• Health and wellbeing strategies and certification
• Production of planning documents including sustainability statements, energy statements, whole life carbon reports and circular economy statements
• Net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon calculations

To be successful in this role you’ll need :

• Experience working within sustainability consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
• You will bring expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• You will be confident in leading sustainability workshops with design teams.
• You will relish being part of dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.
• You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients / contractors / architects in a design oriented / consultant role.
• Self‑awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity
• Experience of supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail] .

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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