Associate Sustainability Consultant

Ramboll; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Sustainability Consultant, where your expertise in sustainability will drive impactful projects. In this role, you will lead strategic consultancy efforts, manage a dynamic team, and foster innovative solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to minimizing environmental impact across various building types. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence sustainable practices while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are driven by a passion for sustainability and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Commitment to your development

Flexible work environment

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainability consulting.
• Experience with sustainability certifications like BREEAM, WELL, LEED.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability projects and manage client relationships.
• Develop new service lines and expand existing sustainability services.

Skills

Project Management

Sustainability Consulting

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Technical Proficiency

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in Sustainable Building or related field

Tools

BREEAM

WELL

LEED

Job description

Associate Sustainability Consultant – Buildings

Manchester, United Kingdom

Are you a proven sustainability consultant who wants to join an innovative team of sustainability professionals? Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience contributing to and delivering sustainable solutions on buildings projects as a qualified assessor?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Sustainable Solutions team as our new Sustainability Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Associate Sustainability Consultant, you will drive the delivery of strategic sustainability consultancy on projects with our external clients as well as challenging projects internally to encourage realistic sustainable outcomes. You will also support the Head of Sustainable Solutions in team management operations and driving the future growth of the team, their impact on projects and the services delivered.

Your key responsibilities will be:

1. Project Leadership and Delivery: Plan, manage, and delegate deliverables efficiently, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Strong project management skills are essential. The Sustainable Solutions team are an integral part of multi-disciplinary project delivery, and work across all Buildings disciplines and cross-market on energy, transport, and other sectors. A collaborative mindset is a key driver to success in this role. Your expertise will contribute to identifying sustainable opportunities for improvement and minimizing the environmental impact of projects.
2. Team leadership: You will have experience of leading a team of dedicated and passionate employees in the sustainability sector. Your communication skills will ensure team members are fully empowered to produce quality deliverables within the required timeframe. You will inspire a productive work environment and provide support to junior team members. You will report into the Head of Department and support them in ensuring whole team KPIs are achieved each month in line with company requirements.
3. Service Line Delivery and Development: Demonstrate the ability to develop new service lines and expand existing services within the sustainability sphere. Your strategic thinking and innovative approach will drive continuous improvement and value creation for our clients. You will be experienced in managing client relationships and developing new connections to enable us to deliver the best solutions possible. You will be involved in exciting projects and have the ability to support and mentor team members.
4. Marketing and Thought Leadership: Support marketing efforts to raise the profile of the Sustainable Solutions team both internally and externally. Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through publications, presentations, and knowledge sharing sessions, highlighting the impact of circular economy practices on the built environment.

About you

• Relevant Qualifications and Experience: A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field within the Sustainable Building sector.
• Building Experience: Experience working with both new and existing buildings across various use classes or typologies, including commercial, residential, hotels, leisure, healthcare, and industrial. Possess a good understanding of all elements of a building, including structures, facades, services, and finishes. This holistic perspective will enable you to provide valuable oversight of the design process and ensure the integration of circular economy principles across all building components.
• Delivery experience: You will have delivered successful sustainability projects through certifications (BREEAM, WELL, LEED etc.), whole life carbon, circular economy, strategy setting, and decarbonisation.
• Technical Proficiency: The ability to read drawings and technical specifications is essential for interpreting design intent and ensuring compliance with sustainability goals throughout the project lifecycle.

Personal Qualities for Success:

• Collaborative Mindset: A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders, fostering teamwork and mutual respect.
• Initiative and Adaptability: The ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and overcome challenges with creativity and resilience.
• Passion for Sustainability: A genuine passion for sustainability and a commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• Remote working X days per week

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 15/2/2025

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Do you have any questions?

Contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Talia Burrell at [e-mail]

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.