Senior Sustainability Consultant - Net Zero & Circular Economy

Hoare Lea; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

Hoare Lea is seeking a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Consultant to join one of our teams in Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will contribute to a diverse sustainability service across the built environment, promoting sustainable design and operation.

You will lead holistic strategies, run environmental assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions with industry leadership and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the built environment sector.
• Currently in a sustainability or engineering consultancy role and seeking a challenge at a leading practice.
• Degree in engineering or science with hands-on field experience and a passion for sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop holistic sustainability strategies.
• Lead the delivery of environmental and wellbeing assessments (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, HQM) from early design through to project completion/post construction.
• Undertake modelling and assessments including embodied carbon, circular economy consultancy, building performance simulation and overheating.
• Support development of energy and sustainability strategies with clients to drive innovation.
• Mentor junior team members in workstream delivery, consultancy and project planning.
• Engage with the industry through R&D initiatives, authoring guidance and participating in industry activities.

Skills

Energy modelling

Life cycle assessment

Net zero strategies

Circular economy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering or science

Tools

Building performance simulation

Job description

Hoare Lea is seeking a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Consultant to join one of our teams in Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will contribute to a diverse sustainability service across the built environment, promoting sustainable design and operation.

You will lead holistic strategies, run environmental assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions with industry leadership and professional development opportunities.