Senior Sustaianbility Consultant in Brentwood)

Penguin Recruitment; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary design practice is seeking a passionate Senior Sustainability Consultant to join their growing team in Brentwood. The ideal candidate should possess a formal qualification in sustainability and relevant consultancy experience. Key responsibilities include developing sustainability strategies and delivering assessments for various high-profile projects. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday package

Comprehensive benefits scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sustainability consultancy is essential.
• Experience delivering BREEAM assessments is required.
• Knowledge of UK environmental and sustainability legislation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainability strategies and monitoring frameworks.
• Create net zero carbon strategies and assessments.
• Conduct material lifecycle assessments.

Skills

Technical report writing

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Formal qualification in sustainability or environmental management

Tools

OneClick LCA

IES VE

Job description

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Brentwood

Penguin Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading multi-disciplinary design practice renowned for delivering environmentally conscious and people-centred solutions across the built environment. They are looking to hire a passionate and experienced Sustainability Consultant to join their growing specialist team!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday package
• Comprehensive benefits scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Supportive, collaborative, inter-disciplinary environment

Requirements for Applicants:

• A formal qualification in sustainability, environmental management, or a built-environment subject
• Previous experience working within sustainability consultancy
• Experience delivering BREEAM assessments
• Working knowledge of UK environmental and sustainability legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing
• Confidence delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with LEED, Ska or the WELL Building Standard
• Experience using materials life cycle tools (e.g., OneClick LCA)
• Experience delivering circularity assessment
• Experience with IES VE
• Experience with overheating assessments

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across sectors such as workplace, healthcare, education, heritage, sport, leisure, and residential. Responsibilities may include:

• Developing sustainability strategies and monitoring frameworks
• Creating net zero carbon strategies and assessments (operational and embodied)
• Delivering material lifecycle assessments
• Conducting circularity assessments
• Completing environmental and wellbeing assessments including BREEAM, LEED, Ska and WELL
• Supporting post-occupancy evaluation and building optimisation
• Contributing to ESG consultancy
• Preparing planning documentation including Sustainability and Energy Statements
• Working collaboratively with architects, engineers and designers to influence proposals and promote low-impact design solutions

Interested in this or other roles in Sustainability?

We have many more vacancies available on our website.

Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.