Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant

Hoare Lea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Up to 30 days of annual leave

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant. This role involves delivering sustainability projects, developing energy strategies, and conducting environmental assessments. Ideal candidates will have experience in sustainability consultancy with a strong commitment to creating sustainable solutions. The position offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development through diverse projects and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability consultancy and a degree in a related field is required.
• Expertise in leading sustainability workshops with design teams.
• A passion for creating sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and deliver small scale projects.
• Support senior team members on large scale projects.
• Lead workshops with clients and communicate clearly.
• Effectively delegate and review work undertaken by others.
• Support training and development of junior team members.
• Conduct modelling and analysis related to sustainability.
• Lead development of sustainability and energy strategies.
• Deliver environmental assessments from early design to completion.
• Drive towards realizing net zero whole life carbon.
• Participate in research and development initiatives.

Job description

Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant

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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. 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 Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability team based in our London office. It's an exciting time to join our Sustainability team. You will be working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high performing work culture.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and deliver small scale projects.
• Support senior team members on large scale projects and take ownership of specific workstreams.
• Lead workshops with the client and design team and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.
• Support the training and development of junior members of the team.
• Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but are not limited to embodied carbon of materials, circular economy opportunities, building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation, overheating.
• Lead the development of sustainability and energy strategies.
• Deliver 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 stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.
• Produce design deliverables including specifications, drawings and schedules.
• Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery.
• Support timely invoicing, debt chasing, management of WIP and forward workload/resource planning for your own projects.

Qualifications

• Energy strategies
• Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES
• NABERS UK modelling
• In‑use energy modelling and assessment
• Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort assessments and overheating risk assessments
• BREEAM and HQM assessments
• Bespoke sustainability charters
• Health and wellbeing strategies and certification
• Production of planning documents including sustainability statements, energy statements, whole life carbon reports and circular economy statements
• Net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon calculations
• Circular economy strategies

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working within sustainability consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
• You will bring expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• You will be confident in leading sustainability workshops with design teams.
• You will relish being part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well‑respected firm.
• You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Like us, you will 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 an 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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