Energy And Sustainability Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in the built environment is seeking an experienced Energy and Sustainability Consultant to join their team. You will play a key role in delivering essential energy and sustainability services remotely, supporting clients through various stages of projects. Responsibilities include conducting energy calculations, preparing Energy Statements, and liaising with clients and design teams. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of building regulations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or similar software (SAP/SBEM/TM59/TM52).
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L.

Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs for buildings.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions.
• Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.

Skills

Building energy modelling

Sustainability consultancy

IES-VE software

SAP/SBEM calculations

Communication skills

Tools

Elmhurst software

TM59/TM52

Job description

Energy and Sustainability Consultant

Location: Remote
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Penguin Recruitment are a representing a fast-growing, multidisciplinary consultancy within the built environment who are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its expanding energy and sustainability division.

About The Role

You will play a key role in delivering core energy and sustainability services, supporting clients from early design through to post-construction. You will work closely with assessors, designers, and project teams, applying technical expertise across SAP, SBEM, and IES modelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs for domestic and non-domestic buildings.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions, including London Plan and regional compliance.
• Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.
• Support or lead on Whole Life‑Cycle Carbon Assessments and Circular Economy Statements.
• Undertake daylight and sunlight modelling for residential and mixed‑use schemes.
• Assist with Decarbonisation Reports and Net Zero Strategies for large commercial estates.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, architects, and design teams, providing clear technical advice.
• Support development of internal processes, templates, and methodologies.
• Mentor junior assessors and contribute to building the future sustainability division.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES‑VE, Elmhurst, or similar software (SAP/SBEM/TM59/TM52).
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L and relevant energy compliance standards.
• Experience preparing Energy Statements for planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interested in this or any other Sustainability and Energy roles, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.