Senior Sustainability Consultant, Building Services

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive wellbeing programme

Flexible hours

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Sustainability Specialist at various levels to support the Building Performance team. The role focuses on Net Zero, sustainability certifications, and lifecycle assessments for UK buildings, including opportunities in Cardiff.

You will develop sustainability strategies, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and lead certification processes, applying UK planning policies and current standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering/environmental/architectural or sustainability related subject.
• Membership of a related professional institution and on the way or already “Chartered” either engineer, scientist or environmentalist.
• Experience as a sustainability consultant, leading sustainability assessments.
• Knowledge of the UK sustainability related legislation and planning policies.
• Ability to lead and train junior consultants and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainability strategies for a diverse portfolio and manage projects.
• Lead sustainability certifications and prepare clear, concise reports.
• Coordinate with client and design teams to deliver Net Zero and Circular Economy solutions.
• Apply current UK planning policies and sustainability legislation to project solutions at all levels.

Skills

Net Zero

Sustainability consulting

Team leadership

Bid support

Communication

Education

Engineering/environmental/architectural degree

Chartered professional institution

Tools

BREEAM

LEED

WELL

NABERS

Lifecycle assessment

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Sustainability Specialist at various levels to support the Building Performance team. The role focuses on Net Zero, sustainability certifications, and lifecycle assessments for UK buildings, including opportunities in Cardiff.

You will develop sustainability strategies, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and lead certification processes, applying UK planning policies and current standards across projects.