Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant with a focus on Energy to join their innovative team. This role involves managing significant projects, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to net zero goals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• Knowledge in energy strategies and net zero goals.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale projects with top-tier clients.
• Manage project team workload effectively.
• Lead workshops with clients and design teams.

Skills

Energy strategies

Building Regulations Part L assessments

Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort

Sustainability commitment

Education

Degree in a relevant field

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Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant, slough

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Client:

Energi People

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

Location: Bournemouth or Reading, UK

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 generation, and overheating.
• Strategy Development: Lead the creation of sustainability and energy strategies.
• 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.