Senior Sustainability & Decarbonisation Advisor

AECOM; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability & Decarbonisation Advisory team within the Building Engineering Business Line. You will help design and deliver low-carbon, resilient estates for major public and private sector clients.

The role spans healthcare, education, and commercial sectors, with a specific emphasis on UK Defence & National Security projects. Successful applicants will need UK SC clearance or the ability to obtain it, and ideally hold a single

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the building design and construction process.
• Experience with WLCAs using OneClick LCA, and certification schemes such as BREEAM and DREAM.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; ability to interpret data for practical sustainability solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail; methodical approach to problem solving.
• Flexible and able to manage varied workloads across projects.
• Experience with sustainable buildings and low-carbon design.

Responsibilities

• With support from the wider team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering sustainability & decarbonisation strategies for major public and private sector clients.
• Delivery of assessments and certification schemes such as BREEAM and DREAM, LEED and/or WELL experience is advantageous.
• Liaising with clients and designers to implement sustainability strategies from early design through to construction.
• Delivery of sustainability appraisals and related tools such as SAW and SEEAM.
• Supporting project management and programming.
• Supporting bid/tender activities and work-winning efforts.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Data interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Sustainability expertise

Tools

OneClick LCA

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability & Decarbonisation Advisory team within the Building Engineering Business Line. You will help design and deliver low-carbon, resilient estates for major public and private sector clients.

The role spans healthcare, education, and commercial sectors, with a specific emphasis on UK Defence & National Security projects. Successful applicants will need UK SC clearance or the ability to obtain it, and ideally hold a single