Senior Sustainability Consultant

Jak Consultancy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead innovative sustainability initiatives. This role involves guiding clients through sustainability assessments, developing tailored strategies for commercial projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. You will collaborate with project teams to achieve net-zero targets while mentoring junior staff. If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to influence high-profile projects, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in sustainability consulting, preferably in construction.
• Expertise in BREEAM, Ska, LEED, or WELL certifications.
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting and ESG reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability assessments and develop tailored sustainability plans.
• Advise on low-carbon materials and energy efficiency.
• Deliver sustainability training to internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Sustainability Consulting

Environmental Assessments

Carbon Accounting

Circular Economy Principles

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sustainability

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

OneClick LCA

DesignBuilder

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Job Title: Senior Sustainability Consultant

Department: Commercial Workplace Interior Design

Location: London

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will act as a key advisor on sustainability initiatives, bridging the gap between strategic leadership and operational implementation. You will lead sustainability assessments, drive innovation in sustainable design, and support clients and project teams in achieving environmental certifications (e.g., BREEAM, Ska, LEED). Your expertise will help shape sustainable workplace designs while ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.

You will work on a variety of high-impact commercial workplace projects, including corporate office fit-outs, headquarters refurbishments, and large-scale interior design schemes for clients in sectors such as finance, technology, media, legal, and professional services.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Advisory:

• Serve as the lead sustainability consultant on projects, guiding clients and design teams on sustainable strategies, carbon reduction, and circular economy principles.
• Conduct environmental assessments (BREEAM, Ska, WELL, etc.) and develop tailored sustainability plans for commercial workplace design and retrofit projects.
• Advise on low-carbon materials, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and ethical procurement, ensuring alignment with client sustainability goals.
• Support project teams in achieving net-zero carbon targets, including lifecycle assessments (LCA) and embodied carbon calculations.
• Prepare sustainability statements, benchmarks, and reports for clients and stakeholders.

Technical & Strategic Support:

• Develop and implement sustainability frameworks to measure and reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in line with GHG Protocol.
• Research and recommend innovative sustainable technologies, materials, and construction methods.
• Ensure compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards and emerging sustainability regulations.
• Collaborate with the Head of Sustainability to refine company-wide sustainability policies and reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement & Training:

• Deliver sustainability training to internal teams, contractors, and supply chain partners.
• Engage with clients to align sustainability objectives with design and operational outcomes.
• Support business development by contributing to bids, proposals, and marketing materials on sustainability expertise.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in sustainability consulting, preferably within construction, architecture, or workplace design.
• Expertise in BREEAM, Ska, LEED, or WELL certifications (accreditation preferred).
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting (GHG Protocol), circular economy principles, and ESG reporting.
• Experience in embodied carbon assessments, LCA, and net-zero strategies.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead multiple projects, mentor junior staff, and work collaboratively across teams.
• Membership in IEMA, CIWEM, or similar professional bodies.
• Experience with sustainability software (e.g., OneClick LCA, DesignBuilder).
• Passion for driving industry change through thought leadership (e.g., articles, speaking engagements).

This role is ideal for a sustainability professional ready to take on greater responsibility, influence high-profile commercial interior projects, and contribute to a market-leading sustainability strategy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Interior Design

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