Senior Sustainability Consultant

Mattinson Partnership; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Senior Sustainability Consultant in Cardiff or Bristol to develop impactful sustainability strategies and lead assessments across various projects. This role supports environmental performance in the built environment and offers significant career progression and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous package and extensive benefits

Multiple routes for progression with support and training

Qualifications

• Experience with energy modelling and environmental certification.
• Knowledge of sustainability planning documents and climate resilience.
• Relevant experience in the built environment sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainability strategies for building projects.
• Lead environmental assessments and technical modelling.
• Mentor junior consultants and engage in research initiatives.

Skills

Energy modelling using IES VE

Environmental certification schemes

Preparation of sustainability-related planning documents

Environmental Impact Assessments

Whole life carbon and embodied carbon experience

Net zero carbon strategies

Circular economy consulting

Education

Degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field

Tools

One Click LCA

IES VE

Job description

Job Overview
A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Cardiff or Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability work across a wide range of sectors and projects.

The successful candidate will join a national sustainability group known for its innovative, practical, and forward-thinking approach to sustainable development in the built environment. The team works across all phases of design and construction, delivering strategies that enhance environmental performance and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop holistic sustainability strategies for building and infrastructure projects.
  
• Lead environmental and wellbeing assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, and similar frameworks.
  
• Deliver technical modelling and assessments, including:
  
  • Energy modelling using IES VE
    
  • Embodied and whole life carbon assessments using One Click LCA
    
  • Circular economy evaluations
    
  • Building performance simulations (operational energy, overheating, etc.)
    
• Advise clients on energy and sustainability strategies for both new and existing developments.
  
• Mentor junior consultants on project delivery, technical skills, and planning.
  
• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives within the technical team.
  
• Engage in industry research, author guidance documents, and support thought leadership efforts.
  

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge in several of the following areas:

• Energy modelling experience using IES VE, and other building performance tools (e.g., ApacheHVAC, Part L compliance, NABERS, Passivhaus)
  
• Environmental certification schemes (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, Fitwel)
  
• Preparation of sustainability-related planning documents (e.g., energy strategies, sustainability statements, whole life carbon assessments)
  
• Environmental Impact Assessments with a focus on climate resilience and carbon emissions
  
• Whole life carbon and embodied carbon experience using One Click LCA
  
• Net zero carbon strategies and circular economy consulting
  

• Relevant experience in the built environment sector, preferably in sustainability or engineering consultancy
  
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field
  

This opportunity offers a generous package and extensive benefits. There are multiple routes for progression, made possible through support and training, helping to develop you in your career.

If this is of interest send a message to Ethan williams on linkedIn or reach out on (phone number removed).