Associate or Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant (Carbon)

Hoare Lea; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant to lead projects and develop sustainability strategies. You will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in sustainability consultancy. The company offers a supportive culture with benefits including a 9-day fortnight scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

9-day fortnight scheme

Private medical cover

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Experience working within sustainability consultancy.
• Confidence in leading sustainability workshops.
• Self-awareness and an open mind.
• Experience supporting others to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and deliver large scale projects.
• Manage and prioritize workload of project team.
• Lead the development of sustainability and energy strategies.
• Support the drive towards achieving net zero whole life carbon.

Skills

Sustainability consultancy experience

Energy strategies

Building Regulations assessments

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Degree in applicable field

Tools

Elmhurst software

IES software

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 manner.
• 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.
• Support the drive towards realising net zero whole life carbon in our projects.
• Work with other members of the Sustainability Group on research and development initiatives to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in the industry.
• Engage in research and development studies and author industry guidance as part of the Group's wider activity; opportunities exist for involvement for those keen to influence the industry.

Knowledge, competence and focus areas

You will have detailed knowledge, competence and qualifications in a selection of the following fields. It is not expected that applicants will have expertise in all topics; applicants should demonstrate focus areas and a willingness to gain expertise in other areas:

• 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 forefront of the 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 enjoy being part of a 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 and 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.

About Hoare Lea and benefits

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 committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. Joining Hoare Lea includes benefits such as a 9-day fortnight scheme, active community groups, social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. Benefits include private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Our North Star vision balances human-centric design with planet-conscious solutions. We work on a wide range of projects across sectors, including notable achievements such as delivering a workplace that achieved BREEAM Outstanding and WELL certification, and NABERS UK Design for Performance milestones. We encourage industry collaboration and provide a clear Career Paths Framework for advancing your career.