Principal Sustainability Consultant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team as a Principal Sustainability Consultant in London, where you will lead innovative projects aimed at decarbonisation and climate resilience. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse clients, from local authorities to universities, shaping sustainable strategies and solutions. As part of a multidisciplinary consultancy, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to make a positive impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible benefits including climate perks

Opportunities for community service

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering or science required.
• Experience in consultancy with project delivery and management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to identify sustainable design measures.
• Prepare high-quality reports on energy and sustainability.

Skills

Project Delivery

Client Engagement

Environmental Modelling

Sustainability Assessments

Building Physics

Education

BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons)

Tools

IES Modelling Tools

Job description

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Principal Sustainability Consultant, London

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Client:

Hydrock

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Hydrock is recruiting for a Principal Sustainability Consultant to join our influential Smart Energy and Sustainability team. You will be part of our collaborative and expanding team across the UK, helping develop and deliver a pipeline of complex projects.

Our clients range from local authorities to universities, masterplan developers to asset managers. We are proud to shape approaches to decarbonisation and climate resilience.

We are passionate about our work. If you are too, we want to hear from you.

As an inclusive employer, we offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal circumstances. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with client teams to identify sustainable design measures, energy, and carbon reduction initiatives, including hosting workshops and meetings.
• Identifying key decision-makers to influence and drive value.
• Preparing high-quality reports on energy, sustainability, and climate change to advise clients and support planning.
• Managing data effectively, including maintaining project databases and calculations.
• Participating in external forums to advance environmental performance measurement.
• Training junior team members and supporting project management.
• Engaging in regional business development and sales activities.
• Developing expertise in environmental modelling, building physics, and related areas.

Qualifications and experience needed:

• A relevant degree such as BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons), or equivalent.
• Experience as a consultant with project delivery, client engagement, and management skills.
• Understanding of building environmental design and sustainability.
• Proven experience in environmental modelling, physics, and sustainability assessments.
• Experience with planning reports and GLA policies.
• Proficiency in IES modelling tools; knowledge of HVAC modelling is a plus.
• Experience with master planning and diverse asset classes.
• Existing client relationships with developers, consultants, architects, and property companies.

Additional attributes that are advantageous:

• Chartership or membership in relevant institutions (e.g., RITP, RIBA, EI, IEMA).
• Familiarity with climate risk assessments, biodiversity, and renewables sectors.

About Smart Energy & Sustainability:

We help clients achieve cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy, maximizing economic and environmental benefits.

Our services include:

• Net-zero and sustainability strategies
• Planning support and environmental assessments
• Climate risk and adaptation studies
• ESG and sustainability frameworks
• Renewable energy planning
• Whole Life Carbon assessments
• Renewable development and consultancy
• Certification support (BREEAM, WELL, NABERS)

We are passionate about addressing the climate emergency, with a diverse team delivering comprehensive project inputs from inception onwards.

We are a lively, inclusive team excited about our work and welcoming new members.

What Hydrock (now Stantec) offers:

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff across 21 UK offices, committed to being a ‘Force for Good’. We focus on sustainable infrastructure, buildings, and community projects, aiming to create a positive impact.

Our recent accolades include industry awards for sustainable and innovative projects.

Discover more about us and our work.

What we offer:

• Supportive colleagues and career development
• Recognition and rewards for effort
• Development of technical and soft skills
• Health benefits and generous holiday allowance
• Early finish on Fridays
• Opportunities to give back, such as “Day off for good cause”
• Flexible benefits, including climate perks and EV leasing

Our commitment to inclusion:

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We consider all applications fairly and support reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions.

Next steps:

Apply via our careers site. We aim to review applications promptly. Shortlisted candidates will have a pre-screen call, followed by a formal interview (via video or in person).

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