Principal Sustainability Consultant

Mattinson Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Consultant to join its Sustainability Team in London. This role entails managing sustainability projects, leading embodied carbon modelling, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience with carbon reporting and a strong background in sustainability. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in detailed carbon modelling and reporting.
• Strong grasp of current industry sustainability standards.
• Ability to develop sustainability briefs across projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of sustainability projects.
• Lead embodied carbon modelling efforts.
• Facilitate workshops with design teams.
• Prepare fee proposals for projects.
• Act as the primary client contact.
• Monitor project progress and budget.

Skills

Whole life / embodied carbon expertise

Circular economy knowledge

Project management skills

Client relationship building

Technical expertise in sustainability

Tools

OneClick LCA

Job description

Overview

A leading Environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Consultant to join its growing Sustainability Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead on delivering projects that meet ambitious environmental goals while achieving real-world impact.

The successful candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise and project management skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships and support the development of junior team members.

Experience required

• Whole life / embodied carbon - including detailed modelling, reporting, and strong knowledge of current industry standards.
• Circular economy - providing advice on materials and design, as well as relevant reporting.
• Broader sustainability - developing sustainability briefs and coordinating across planning, design, and certification processes (eg. BREEAM).

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of sustainability projects.
• Leading and developing embodied carbon modelling, particularly using OneClick LCA.
• Facilitating workshops and technical meetings with design teams.
• Preparing fee proposals and costings for complex schemes.
• Acting as the primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Monitoring project progress, risks, and budget adherence.

What this opportunity offers

• A supportive working environment focused on professional development.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful, high-impact projects.
• Hybrid working options for greater flexibility.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

If this is of interest, apply through the standard channel.