Graduate Sustainable Design Consultant

TETRA TECH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring & Chartership support

Early careers networking

Job summary

Tetra Tech’s Graduate Sustainable Design Consultant role offers exposure to energy modelling, life cycle assessment and embodied carbon studies within a building design context. You’ll collaborate with architects, engineers and clients on sustainability frameworks and reporting, while receiving mentoring and Chartership support.

Based in Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh with hybrid working, you’ll gain hands-on experience on cutting-edge projects and receive structured development from day one.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum 2:1 degree in architecture, architectural engineering, building services, renewable energy or related discipline (MEng or MSc).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD, Revit and energy modelling tools desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork and sustainability awareness; security clearance suitability.

Responsibilities

• Support energy modelling, life cycle assessment and material/technology research.
• Contribute to embodied carbon studies and sustainability reporting.
• Assist with energy assessments and development of sustainability strategies across projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sustainability awareness

Education

2:1 degree in architecture or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Cloud

IES

Tas

EnergyPlus

DesignBuilder

Job description

Graduate Sustainable Design Consultant

Location: Manchester, Edinburgh & Leeds

Start Date: September 2027

Shape the future of sustainable buildings and masterplans with a consultancy that combines local delivery with global backing.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Join Tetra Tech’s Sustainable Building Design team and help inform the design and construction of environmentally conscious buildings and masterplans. You’ll work with architects, engineers, clients and wider stakeholders on energy assessments, embodied carbon studies, circular economy strategies and sustainability frameworks including BREEAM, WELL and DREAM. This is a graduate role with exposure to ground-breaking projects, structured development, mentoring, Chartership support and early careers networking.

Your Impact in this position

You’ll support clients to achieve their sustainability goals by contributing to energy modelling, life cycle assessment, material and technology research, renewable energy opportunities and sustainability reporting. Your input will help improve building performance, reduce carbon and strengthen design decisions from concept through delivery.

5 Core Capabilities

• Sustainable Design Integration – Work collaboratively to embed sustainable principles into project designs and support environmentally responsive outcomes.
• Energy and Carbon Analysis – Use energy modelling and life cycle assessment to improve energy performance and reduce embodied carbon.
• Certification Support – Assist assessors with BREEAM, WELL and DREAM certification work.
• Innovation and Resource Efficiency – Identify low-carbon materials, renewable energy opportunities and circular economy strategies.
• Reporting and Stakeholder Communication – Prepare reports, planning submissions and presentations, while advising clients and multidisciplinary teams clearly and professionally.

Training, Qualifications and Experience

A minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in architecture, architectural engineering, building services, renewable energy, sustainable design or a related discipline (MEng or MSc) is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud and energy modelling tools such as IES, Tas, EnergyPlus or DesignBuilder are desirable. Strong communication, teamwork, sustainability awareness and suitability for security clearance are required.

Working Environment

Based in Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh, with collaboration across teams and offices as needed. This role supports hybrid working, with expected time in the office and flexibility where project demands allow.

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE
• Requisition #78400001860