Principal Consultant – Sustainability

JS Money Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in Bristol is seeking a skilled Principal Consultant to join their team. In this role, you will lead high-profile projects aimed at helping clients achieve sustainable goals, managing key client relationships, and guiding design teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in carbon modelling, project management skills, and a chartered sustainability qualification. Attractive benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Training and development programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Hybrid working option

Family-friendly policies

Volunteer days

Online benefits platform

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of carbon modelling and planning-related reporting.
• Experience in leading workshops and managing client communications.
• Broad understanding of industry carbon developments and net zero strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management of client assignments.
• Undertake detailed carbon modelling and contribute to business development activities.
• Mentor colleagues and manage workload of direct reports.

Skills

Carbon modelling

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Chartered sustainability qualification

Tools

OneClick carbon modelling software

BREEAM knowledge

Job description

Make a Real Impact in Sustainability

My client is seeking a skilled Principal Consultant to join their growing Sustainability Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high‑profile projects that help clients achieve ambitious environmental goals while making a measurable, real‑world impact.

You'll bring both technical expertise and strong project management skills—building trusted client relationships, guiding design teams, and mentoring colleagues to grow their capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day project management of client assignments
• Undertake detailed carbon modelling and spearhead the development of this discipline
• Run workshops and technical meetings with design teams
• Prepare fee proposals and costings for large, complex schemes
• Act as the key client contact, ensuring communication on progress, risks and budgets
• Support and mentor colleagues, providing advice, coaching and delegation as appropriate
• Manage your own workload and that of direct reports
• Contribute to business development activities and client presentations

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Chartered sustainability professional with expertise in:

• Detailed knowledge of carbon modelling, ideally using OneClick
• Planning‑related reporting for whole life carbon and circular economy (e.g. GLA reporting)
• Embodied carbon and materials knowledge to shape carbon reduction and circular economy strategies
• Confident presentation skills to lead workshops with clients and design teams
• Broad understanding of industry carbon developments and their link to net zero strategies
• Knowledge of the wider sustainability policy landscape and certifications (e.g. BREEAM) desirable

What's on Offer

At my client, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where your perspective and expertise are valued. We provide a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive.

Benefits include

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus potential
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Training and development programmes to support your progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Hybrid working, including an option to work abroad for a set period each year
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Two annual volunteer days to give back to the community
• Opportunities to shape industry best practice through professional bodies and initiatives such as NextGen
• Online benefits platform (shopping & leisure discounts, 24hr GP appointments, wellbeing services, gym membership and more)
• Regular team socials

This is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to lead sustainability projects, support talented colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.