Senior / Principal / Associate Sustainability Consultant - Building Services

WSP in the UK & Ireland; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior/Principal/Associate Sustainability Consultant to join their Building Performance team. This role will focus on delivering sustainable building solutions, leading various sustainability assessments, and managing projects to support Net Zero strategies. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in sustainability consulting, underpinned by a relevant degree and professional qualifications. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects and shape a sustainable future.

Benefits

Work-life balance with hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Inclusivity & Diversity culture

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering sustainability strategies and certifications.
• Knowledge of construction process and sustainable design implications.
• Capability to manage and lead sustainability projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability assessments including LEED and WELL certifications.
• Prepare sustainability statements for planning submissions.
• Coordinate sustainability contributions from various design team stakeholders.

Skills

Net Zero

Low Carbon Design

Sustainability Assessment

Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject

WELL AP and/or LEED AP qualified

Job description

Senior / Principal / Associate Sustainability Consultant - Building Services

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Property and Buildings business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Property and Buildings | WSP

WSP have an excellent new role for a Senior/Principal/Associate Sustainability Consultant to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions on high profile projects, as part of a growing national team.

A Little More About Your Role…

The Building Performance team primarily supports the UK business in terms of Zero Carbon and wider sustainability advice within the Built Environment. The team covers a central role in P&B multi-disciplinary projects coordinating all WSP disciplines towards the delivery of Zero Carbon designs. While the team works on single building projects it also provides sustainability & energy master planning advice for both urban and semi-rural developments, as well as BREEAM, LEED, WELL and NABERS consulting services.

We have experience of a comprehensive range of different building types including commercial offices, residential, education, healthcare and retail and are looking to grow our capacity and capability through further recruitment.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Sustainability Specialists at various levels. to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability and Net Zero strategies, WELL, LEED, Ska Certifications, Lifecycle Assessment and Circular Economy advice.

Your role will involve developing sustainability strategies for a diverse portfolio and will require independent management of your own projects and leading sustainability certifications. You will also be responsible for the following;

• Leading a wide variety of assessment projects, including LEED, WELL, and other sustainability certifications
• Understand and support Client’s brief in matters of sustainability and wellbeing aspirations
• Prepare Sustainability, Whole Life Carbon and Circular Economy Statements for developments to complement planning submissions. This will include coordination and managing sustainability contributions from many different design team stakeholders.
• Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions. The preparation of sustainability strategies will be a core part of the job role.
• Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.
  
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Understanding and experience in Net Zero, Low Carbon Design and materials.
• Experience as a sustainability consultant, leading sustainability assessments.
• Proven track record of driving design teams to maximize sustainability including sound assessment skills including proven experience in delivering multiple assessments to certification.
• Knowledge of the construction process and the associated implications of sustainable design.
• A proven champion of sustainability who has lead and encouraged behavioural change throughout the business.
• A driver of innovation and best practice, who has clearly communicated benefits to colleagues and clients.
• Bid support – supported work winning/bidding with business and commercial acumen.
• An understanding of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methodologies
• An understanding of thermal modelling and low carbon energy strategies
• An understanding of current planning policies across the UK – in relation to sustainability and Net Zero Targets
• Be able to effectively communicate to clients both inside and outside the business.
• Presentation skills and time management.
• Able to coordinate and provide training to junior consultants
  
  

Qualifications

• WELL AP and/or LEED AP qualified.
• Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject
• Membership of a related professional institution and on the way or already “Chartered” either engineer, scientist or environmentalist.
  
  

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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