Principal Sustainablity Consultant

Advance TRS; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant to lead energy-focused strategies on high-profile projects. With a commitment to sustainable design, the ideal candidate will manage projects, mentor junior team members, and engage in research to drive performance and compliance. This role offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Private medical cover

EV schemes

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in energy performance and building design.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of energy and sustainability strategies.
• Manage large-scale projects and mentor junior team members.
• Undertake modelling and analysis including energy use, overheating, and embodied carbon.
• Deliver environmental assessments (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, HQM).
• Support planning submissions and stakeholder workshops.

Skills

Experience in the built environment sector

Strong knowledge of energy strategies

Proficiency in Building Regulations Part L assessments

Skills in dynamic modelling for thermal comfort

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant (Energy Focus)

Bournemouth or Reading

Full-Time Permanent

Join a forward-thinking, people-first engineering consultancy that's shaping the future of sustainable design across the built environment. With a strong national presence and a reputation for technical excellence, this organisation is committed to delivering intelligent, planet-conscious solutions that make a real impact.

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior role within a dynamic sustainability team, leading energy-focused strategies on high-profile projects and contributing to industry innovation.

The Role

As a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant, you'll play a key role in delivering energy and sustainability strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects. You'll work closely with clients, design teams, and internal specialists to drive performance, compliance, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of energy and sustainability strategies
• Manage large-scale projects and mentor junior team members
• Undertake modelling and analysis including energy use, overheating, and embodied carbon
• Deliver environmental assessments (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, HQM)
• Support planning submissions and stakeholder workshops
• Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning, and project reporting
• Engage in research and development to stay at the forefront of industry knowledge

About You

You're passionate about sustainability and have a strong technical foundation in energy performance and building design. You enjoy working collaboratively, leading projects, and influencing positive change.

You'll bring

• Experience in the built environment sector
• Strong knowledge of energy strategies and net zero carbon planning
• Proficiency in Building Regulations Part L assessments (Elmhurst and IES)
• Skills in dynamic modelling for thermal comfort and overheating risk
• Experience supporting planning submissions and environmental assessments
• A degree in a relevant field and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Why Join

• Be part of a nationally respected sustainability team with a culture of innovation
• Enjoy a flexible working environment, including hybrid options and a 9-day fortnight
• Access extensive professional development, mentoring, and technical training
• Benefit from a comprehensive package including private medical cover, EV schemes, stock options, and up to 30 days annual leave
• Work on projects that matter - from residential and commercial developments to cutting-edge renewable infrastructure

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