Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant focused on Energy. Join a dynamic team in a forward-thinking firm known for its innovative approach to sustainable design and construction. This role offers a chance to influence the industry’s sustainability practices while managing large-scale projects and mentoring junior team members. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in sustainability and possess the relevant experience and technical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the built environment sector, particularly in sustainability.
• Knowledge in energy strategies and net zero carbon strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale projects with top-tier clients.
• Manage project teams and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Lead workshops with clients and design teams.

Skills

Energy Strategies

Building Regulations Part L Assessments

In-use Energy Modelling

Dynamic Modelling for Thermal Comfort

Net Zero Carbon Strategies

Education

Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant (Energy Focus)

Location: Bournemouth or Reading, UK

£50,000-£65,000pa

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant with a focus on Energy to join a dynamic team in either Bournemouth or Reading. This role is perfect for a passionate professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of sustainability.

Why This Role?

• Innovative Environment: Join an industry-leading Sustainability Group known for its cutting-edge approach to sustainable design, construction, and building operation.
• Career Growth: This is a rare opportunity to advance your career while influencing the industry’s approach to sustainability.
• Dynamic Team: Be part of a diverse and ambitious team that thrives on innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Ownership: Take charge of delivering large-scale projects with top-tier clients.
• Team Management: Manage and prioritize the workload of your project team, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Mentorship: Contribute to the development of junior team members through effective delegation, management, and review of their work.
• Client Interaction: Lead workshops with clients and design teams, communicating information clearly and concisely.
• Technical Expertise: Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, including embodied carbon of materials, circular economy opportunities, building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy , and overheating.
• Strategy Development: Lead the creation of sustainability and energy strategies.
• Environmental Assessments: Oversee the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM) from early design stages through to completion.
• Net Zero Goals: Support the drive towards achieving net zero whole life carbon in projects.
• Research and Development: Collaborate on research initiatives to maintain cutting-edge industry knowledge.

About You:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Relevant Experience: Proven experience in the built environment sector, particularly within a sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge in areas such as energy strategies, Building Regulations Part L assessments, in-use energy modelling, dynamic modelling for thermal comfort and overheating risk assessments, and net zero carbon strategies.
• Educational Background: A degree in a relevant field and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Commitment to Sustainability: A serious commitment to sustainability and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.

Join Us:

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a forward-thinking firm, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a key player in the mission to promote sustainable development and achieve greater standards of environmental sustainability.