Graduate Sustainable Design Consultant

Tetra Tech Europe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech's Sustainable Building Design team in the UK is offering a graduate role starting September 2027, with hybrid working across Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh. You will engage in energy assessments, embodied carbon studies and sustainability frameworks while developing professionally through mentoring and Chartership support.

You will gain exposure to real projects, hands-on modelling, and reporting, shaping a long-term career in sustainable design.

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:1 degree 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 and energy modelling tools are desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork and sustainability awareness; suitability for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support energy modelling and life cycle assessment to inform design and delivery.
• Research materials, technologies and renewable energy opportunities for projects.
• Assist with sustainability reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on environmental performance goals.

Skills

Sustainability awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

2:1 degree in architecture or related field (MEng/MSc)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Cloud

Energy modelling tools (IES, Tas, EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder)

Job description

Start Date: September 2027

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job – you’ll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands‑on experience and exposure to real projects, you’ll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress.

Location: Manchester, Edinburgh & Leeds

Start Date: September 2027

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job – you’ll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands‑on experience and exposure to real projects, you’ll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress. You’ll be supported throughout your development by experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to learn, build your network and develop the skills and experience needed for a successful long‑term career with Tetra Tech. .

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 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