Senior Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM)

Energy Vault; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on sustainability is seeking a Project Leader in assessments. You will lead important projects including BREEAM and LEED certifications, manage a team, and engage with various specialists. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leading assessments, a relevant degree, and a passion for sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading BREEAM assessments and managing projects.
• Knowledge of LEED and WELL standards.
• Membership in an appropriate environmental or sustainability body.

Responsibilities

• Leading a variety of sustainability assessment projects.
• Managing project portfolios and liaising with specialists.
• Engaging with other disciplines for project support.

Skills

Leadership in sustainability assessments

Project management

Knowledge of UK legislation

Technical capability in consultancy

Time management

Commercial understanding of energy projects

Education

Relevant degree in environmental, architectural or sustainability field

Job description

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are a UK based team skilled in a range of Sustainability Certification schemes. We work on a wide range of projects, from large scale infrastructure to small or bespokeassets. Our ultimate aim is always thesame; to provide pragmatic, bestpractice guidance and to drive sustainability and deliver our client'sobjectives.

A little more about your role…

• Leading a wide variety of assessment projects including BREEAM, LEED, Home Quality Mark, WELL, Fitwel or CEEQUAL.
• Project management of our portfolio certification projects and liaising with specialist colleagues to deliver ESG strategies and reporting.
• Managing colleagues within our team to deliver projects within programme and budget.
• Engaging with other WSP specialist disciplines for support works e.g. Ecologists, Engineers etc.
• Line management of colleagues (optional).

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Excellent experience of leading sustainability assessments, including BREEAM;
• Technical capability gained within a professional consultancy;
• Sound assessment skills covering a wide range of development types, with specialist knowledge and / or previous licenses in BREEAM (including BREEAM In Use) as a minimum and knowledge of other international standards such as LEED and WELL. Note, this should include proven experience in delivery of multiple assessments to certification/ liaison with BRE;
• A relevant degree and membership of an appropriate environmental, architectural or sustainability body.
• Good knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation
• Good knowledge of relevant UK, and International Assessment methods and protocols;
• An understanding and enthusiasm for energy and sustainability;
• A can-do attitude with an appetite to learn more and grow;
• Strong personal and project management, time management and resourcing skills;
• A commercial and practical understanding of building design, construction and energy projects would be an advantage.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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