Senior/Principal Sustainability Consultant

GS2 | B Corp™; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental service specialist as a Senior/Principal Carbon Consultant, where your expertise in embodied carbon assessment will drive sustainable solutions in the built environment. This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects, contribute to industry standards, and shape the future of sustainable design. With options for hybrid working and support for professional development, you will be part of a team dedicated to climate change mitigation. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a real difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Support for further training

Conference attendance

Professional memberships

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus potential

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embodied carbon assessment and sustainable design.
• Proficiency in whole life carbon assessment tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct whole life carbon assessments and develop reduction strategies.
• Guide junior team members and contribute to the growth of sustainability practice.

Skills

Embodied Carbon Assessment

Sustainable Design

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Tools

OneClick LCA

Job description

Senior/Principal Sustainability Consultant

Are you passionate about driving sustainable solutions in the built environment? Do you have expertise in embodied carbon assessment and reduction strategies? Are you ready to lead projects that make a real impact on climate change mitigation? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior/Principal Carbon Consultant to join a growing environmental service specialist within the built environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape their embodied carbon service offering and lead high-profile projects across various sectors.

As a Senior/Principal Carbon Consultant, you will:

• Conduct whole life carbon assessments and develop reduction strategies for diverse projects.
• Contribute to the development of tools, methodologies, and best practices in embodied carbon assessment.
• Provide expert advice and build strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• Contribute to industry working groups and help shape embodied carbon regulations and standards.
• Guide junior team members and contribute to the growth of our sustainability practice.
• Be able to commute to the London office 2-3 days per week.

About You

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• 4+ years of experience in embodied carbon assessment and sustainable design.
• Proficiency in whole life carbon assessment tools and methodologies (e.g., OneClick LCA).
• Familiarity with relevant standards and circular economy principles.
• Ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience in project management and team leadership.

What's on Offer?

• Options for hybrid working arrangement with the London office.
• Support for further training, conference attendance, and professional memberships.
• Salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits including pension, healthcare, and bonus potential.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing sustainability practice.
• Contribute to projects that drive real change in sustainable construction and design.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of embodied carbon reduction in the built environment. You'll work on diverse, challenging projects while helping to shape the future of sustainable design and construction.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact on climate change mitigation, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and drive the transition to a low-carbon built environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development, Engineering, and Consulting

Industries

Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Design Services