Senior Sustainability Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy based in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead sustainability strategies and assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ESG and proven experience with BREEAM and LEED assessments. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Employee profit share scheme

Medical and life insurance benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Team-building events

Qualifications

• Considerable experience working within the sustainability field.
• Excellent working knowledge of BREEAM and LEED assessments.
• Experience in producing complex technical reports.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

BREEAM knowledge

Communication skills

Environmental Management

Sustainability experience

Materials life cycle assessment

Education

UK Degree in Environmental Management or related

UK Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

One Click LCA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sustainability Consultant

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)K

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

• Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
• Focus on 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

• 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

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Considerable experience 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

• 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.