Senior Sustainability Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant. The role requires expertise in ESG and sustainability strategies, with responsibilities including overseeing Net-Zero Carbon strategies and conducting life cycle assessments. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in consultancy settings. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

CPD and career progression opportunities

Employee profit share scheme

Medical and life insurance benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Regular team-building events

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in sustainability consultancy.
• Excellent delivery of BREEAM assessments.
• Experience with LEED, SKA, or WELL assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability strategies and frameworks.
• Oversee Net-Zero Carbon assessments.
• Conduct material life cycle assessments.

Skills

Sustainability consultancy experience

Knowledge of BREEAM

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with One Click LCA

Understanding of environmental legislation

Education

UK Degree in Environmental Management or related discipline

Tools

One Click LCA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sustainability Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD221125K

Location: Manchester

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, a globally-renowned, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy known for lending their expertise to an array of projects across the architecture, planning, engineering, and sustainability landscapes. They are actively seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Sustainability Consultant with a strong background in ESG, to join an already-established team of consulting professionals at the office based in the vibrant, cultural city of Manchester.

Benefits for the role of Senior Sustainability Consultant include (but are not limited to):

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
• A focus on your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
• Employee profit share scheme
• Medical and life insurance benefits
• Enhanced parental leave
• Regular team-building and social events and incentives

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Sustainability Consultant include:

• Take the lead on sustainability strategies and monitoring frameworks
• Oversee Net-Zero Carbon strategies and assessments
• Conduct material life cycle assessments (LCA) and circulatory assessments
• Provide support for environmental and wellbeing consultancy and assessments (including BREEAM, LEED, SKA, and the WELL Building Standard)
• Conduct post-occupancy evaluations (POE) and NABERS assessments
• Provide Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) consultancy services

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Sustainability Consultant include:

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Considerable experience of working within the sustainability field, in a consultancy setting
• Excellent working knowledge of BREEAM, including the successful delivery of BREEAM assessments
• Experience of producing complex technical reports
• Good working knowledge of environmental and sustainability legislation, particularly with reference to UK developments
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking LEED, SKA, or WELL Building Standard assessments
• Excellent proficiency with materials life cycle tools and software systems, such as One Click LCA
• Experience of carrying out circulatory assessments and consultancy services
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Sustainability Consultant include:

• A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant built environment discipline
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

If you are interested in the role of Senior Sustainability Consultant, please do not hesitate to contact Lany or Harriet at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.