Senior to Principal Sustainability Consultant

Stantec UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global design leader in London is seeking a Senior to Principal Sustainability Consultant. You will lead the development of energy and carbon strategies, advise on sustainable design, and work with clients on innovative projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in building environmental design and proficiency with tools like IES and Radiance. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Inspiring and supportive colleagues

Flexible benefits including a green car leasing scheme

Recognition for hard work and career progression

Qualifications

• Strong track record as a Sustainability Consultant.
• Proven experience in project delivery and financial management.
• Understanding of sustainability in the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of energy and carbon strategies.
• Advise on sustainable design from concept to delivery.
• Contribute to planning applications and masterplans.

Skills

Building environmental design

Energy modelling

Client engagement

Project management

Proficiency in IES modelling

Education

Relevant degree (BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent)

Tools

IES

Radiance

ApacheSIM

SBEM

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping a net-zero, climate-resilient future? At Stantec, we're not just talking about sustainability, we're delivering it. Join our growing team and help drive innovative, high-impact strategies across some of the UK's most exciting projects.

We're looking for a Senior to Principal Sustainability Consultant to work with clients ranging from local authorities to major developers. You'll lead the development of energy and carbon strategies, contribute to planning applications and masterplans, and advise on sustainable design from concept to delivery.

In this client-facing role, you'll bring expertise in environmental design, building performance modelling (IES, Radiance, ApacheSIM), and UK planning policy—particularly GLA requirements. A background in broader sustainability topics like whole-life carbon or climate risk is a bonus.

At Stantec, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, knowledge-sharing, and real impact.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need a strong track record as a Sustainability Consultant and the following:

• A relevant degree (BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher).
• Proven experience working as a consultant, with a track record in project delivery, client engagement, project management, and financial/people management.
• A comprehensive understanding of building environmental design and sustainability in the built environment at various scales.
• A proven track record in building environmental modelling, building physics, and other sustainability models such as energy modelling, overheating and daylight/sunlight.
• Proficiency with IES modelling, including Radiance, ApacheSIM, SBEM, and Macroflow. Knowledge of Apache HVAC is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working with master planning and planning across a range of asset classes (ideally mixed-use projects) including energy strategy development.
• Experience delivering planning reports against LPAs across the UK, particularly Greater London Authority (GLA) policy requirements, and detailed knowledge of applying GLA policy in different contexts.
• Appetite for involvement in wider sustainability disciplines such as whole lifecycle carbon, circular economy, climate risk and adaptation encouraged.

If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a team that's genuinely passionate about creating a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.

About Stantec

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you're just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone's ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock's capabilities with Stantec's multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we're uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through "Stantec in the Community" initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we're committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all applications individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience, so we ask that you are aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you've applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.