Senior / Principal Carbon Consultant

Purobuild; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purobuild in London is seeking a Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant to lead Circular Economy and Whole Life Carbon assessments, supporting high-profile planning projects.

The role requires strong WLC knowledge, experience with planning applications (GLA), coordinating as-built submissions, and a track record in a similar senior position.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape sustainability strategy within a London-based team and contribute to ambitious development projects.

Qualifications

• Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant with strong WLC experience.
• Proven track record in similar Senior/Principal roles.
• Experience supporting projects through planning processes (GLA) and securing approvals.
• Experience coordinating as-built submissions to local councils.

Responsibilities

• Lead Whole Life Carbon assessments and circular economy strategy.
• Support planning applications and liaise with planning authorities.
• Coordinate as-built submissions to local councils at end of planning process.
• Leverage WLC and circular economy knowledge across projects.
• Mentor junior team members and drive quality in deliverables.

Skills

Whole Life Carbon

Circular Economy

Planning Applications

Tools

Energy Modelling

Job description

Senior / Principal Sustainability Consultant - Circular Economy & Whole Life Carbon

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Sustainability Consultant to join a growing team based in London.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments and circular economy, with a proven track record of working in a similar role.

Key responsibilities and experience:

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments and circular economy.
• Experience supporting projects through the GLA planning application process.
• Understanding of planning requirements and the processes involved in securing planning approval.
• Experience preparing and coordinating as-built submissions to local councils at the end of the planning process.
• Previous experience working in a similar Senior or Principal-level position.

Desirable experience:

• BREEAM knowledge or experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience with energy modelling would also be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sustainability professional looking to take on a key role within a London-based team