Senior Sustainability Consultant

GirlingJones; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Sustainability Consultant to join their Environmental and Sustainability division. This role focuses on energy usage and decarbonisation, offering the opportunity to work on impactful projects for developers and local authorities. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive decarbonisation strategies and assessments, collaborating closely with a dedicated team. With a commitment to professional development and a vibrant team culture, this position provides a fantastic salary and benefits package, along with flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Structured career development plan

Exciting team culture

Fantastic salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting environmental impact assessments for construction.
• Accredited BREEAM Assessor with a focus on energy and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver heat decarbonisation plans and strategies for clients.
• Work with Project Management and Cost Consultancy teams.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Decarbonisation Strategies

BREEAM Certification

Team Collaboration

Business Development

Education

Accredited BREEAM Assessor

Membership in IEMA, IES, CIWEM, CIEEM

Job description

The Environmental and Sustainability division of a South West based Consultancy are looking to expand their team. They are looking to hire an experienced Sustainability Consultant with a focus on Energy usage and Decarbonisation.

Working closely with the Project Management and Cost Consultancy teams, they provide Environmental services for Developers, Construction companies, and Local Authorities. Their services cover three key workstreams:

1. Providing Energy & Sustainability Statements and BREEAM Certification for construction projects
2. Strategic and holistic organisational assessments plotting businesses' current environmental impact and their journey to NET Zero
3. Specific advice around decarbonisation strategies, heat decarbonisation plans, feasibility studies for PSDS funding, carbon modelling/energy performance modelling.

The successful Sustainability Consultant will join an existing team of 5 and take responsibility for delivering heat decarbonisation plans and decarbonisation strategies for their clients.

Candidate requirements
Essential:

1. Accredited BREEAM, Dream & SKA Assessor
2. Experienced in conducting environmental impact assessments and audits for construction projects
3. A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to mentoring and developing consultancy skills within the team
4. An entrepreneurial mindset with a sharp focus on business development opportunities
5. Member or working towards IEMA, IES, CIWEM, CIEEM.

What’s in it for you

1. Fantastic salary and benefits package
2. Flexible working
3. Exciting team culture
4. Structured career development plan for each employee