Principal Sustainability Consultant

Hoare Lea; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant focused on Energy. This exciting opportunity allows you to lead large-scale projects, contribute to innovative sustainability strategies, and work with industry-leading clients. You will play a vital role in promoting sustainable development across various sectors while being part of a dynamic team that values individuality and professional growth. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages your ambitions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover and extensive leave. If you're passionate about sustainability and ready for a new challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

9-day fortnight scheme

Community groups and events

Professional development schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• Knowledge of energy modelling and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and energy strategies for projects.
• Manage project teams and deliver large-scale projects.
• Conduct environmental assessments like BREEAM and WELL.

Skills

Building Regulations Part L assessments

In-use energy modelling

Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort

Good communication skills

Sustainability solutions

Education

Degree in applicable field

Tools

Elmhurst

IES

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Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant (Energy).

Bournemouth or Reading.

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant focused on Energy to join our team based in our Bournemouth or Reading offices.

It's an exciting time to be part of our broader Sustainability group which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country. We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects, across all sectors.

Our Sustainability Group is an industry leader in its approach to sustainability design, construction and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the Group thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture.

This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Take ownership and deliver large-scale projects with industry-leading clients.
• Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team.
• Report resourcing requirements to the project lead team.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members.
• Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.
• Support the production of fee proposals and invoicing.
• Lead workshops with the client and design team and communicate information in a clear and concise manor.
• Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but not limited to: embodied carbon of materials, circular economy opportunities, building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation and overheating.
• Lead the development of sustainability and energy strategies.
• Lead the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion.
• Support the drive towards realising net zero whole life carbon in our projects.
• Work with other members of the Sustainability Group on research and development initiatives to allow us to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.

As well as project-related work, the Group engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of the Group’s work to those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.

About you

You are likely to have some knowledge and competence in a selection of the following fields:

• Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES.
• In-use energy modelling and assessment.
• Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments.
• Production of and support of planning submissions.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience working within the built environment sector.
• Experience working within a sustainability or engineering consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
• Expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• You will relish being part of dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.
• Good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Like us, to be serious about sustainability.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail]

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Engineering Services, and Environmental Services

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