Senior / Principal Carbon Consultant

Purobuild; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purobuild in London is seeking a Senior/Principal Sustainability Consultant to lead Whole Life Carbon assessments and circular economy initiatives. You will drive technical delivery and client engagement while guiding the team on sustainability strategies.

The role involves supporting projects through the GLA planning process, understanding planning requirements, and coordinating as-built submissions to local councils.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments.
• Experience supporting projects through the GLA planning application process.
• Understanding of planning requirements and securing planning approvals.
• Experience coordinating as-built submissions to local councils.

Responsibilities

• Lead WLC assessments and circular economy initiatives on projects.
• Support planning applications and liaise with planning authorities.
• Ensure compliance with planning requirements and approvals.
• Mentor and guide junior team members within the London team.

Skills

Whole Life Carbon assessments

Circular economy

Planning applications (GLA)

As-built submissions to local councils

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.