Senior Sustainability Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Six weeks' holiday

Membership subscription

Accreditation support

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant for Bristol, leading BREEAM and WELL assessments across varied projects. You will coordinate sustainability input, advise clients and participate in workshops and strategy sessions with design teams.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities to mentor junior staff, and exposure to leading client engagements within a multidisciplinary practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' sustainability assessment experience.
• BREEAM Assessor qualification and strong project experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects and supervising others.
• Strong understanding of construction process and built environment sustainability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead BREEAM, BREEAM International and WELL assessments across building projects.
• Coordinate sustainability input, provide client advice and contribute to workshops, strategies and design team discussions.
• Review technical processes, improve delivery standards and support development of new business opportunities.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior consultants while managing multiple projects and maintaining high technical standards.

Skills

Sustainability assessments

BREEAM Assessor qualification

Project management

People management

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Sustainability Consultant (256717) Bristol, England

Salary: GBP43000 - GBP60000 per annum + Flexible, Hybrid, Leading Client

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Overview

A leading employee-focused multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its growing sustainability team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Sustainability Consultant to take a leading role across high-profile, design-led projects while contributing to the development of sustainability services.

The successful Senior Sustainability Consultant will manage a range of projects, lead environmental assessments and provide sustainability advice throughout the project lifecycle. You will also have opportunities to support service development, mentor junior colleagues and build strong client relationships.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Six weeks' holiday including bank holidays.
• Professional membership subscription.
• Support towards professional accreditation.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Day-to-Day

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will lead BREEAM, BREEAM International and WELL assessments across a variety of building projects. You will coordinate sustainability input, provide client advice and contribute to workshops, sustainability strategies and design team discussions.

The Senior Sustainability Consultant will also review technical processes, improve delivery standards and support the development of new business opportunities. You will supervise, mentor and support junior consultants while managing multiple projects and maintaining strong technical standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' sustainability assessment experience.
• BREEAM Assessor qualification and strong project experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects and supervising others.
• Strong understanding of the construction process and built environment sustainability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills.

Additional experience with Fitwel, LEED, BREEAM Domestic, Life Cycle Carbon, Circular Economy or Net Zero Carbon would be highly advantageous.