Graduate Sustainability Consultant: Net-Zero Impact

Hoare Lea; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Hoare Lea in Bournemouth invites applications for the 2027 Graduate Sustainability Consultant role. You will join a human-centric engineering consultancy delivering sustainable design across the UK. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams on live projects from day one, developing energy strategies and environmental assessments.

We offer structured career paths, mentor-supported progression toward Chartered status, and flexible working arrangements to support your development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 2.1 or above degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Built Environment.
• Understanding of sustainability governance, reporting, and climate change adaptation.
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects from day one across healthcare, hotels, retail and residential.
• Undertake building performance simulations and energy modelling.
• Develop energy strategies to lead sustainability innovation.
• Assist in environmental assessments (BREEAM, WELL, HQM) from design to completion.
• Support development of holistic Sustainability Strategies.
• Communicate with project teams, clients and end users.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

2.1 degree or above in Engineering/Architecture/Built Environment

Masters or other postgraduate qualification

Job description

Hoare Lea in Bournemouth invites applications for the 2027 Graduate Sustainability Consultant role. You will join a human-centric engineering consultancy delivering sustainable design across the UK. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams on live projects from day one, developing energy strategies and environmental assessments.

We offer structured career paths, mentor-supported progression toward Chartered status, and flexible working arrangements to support your development and wellbeing.