Senior to Principal Sustainability Consultant - LEED AP

STANTEC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior to Principal Consultant for its Benchmarking team. The role involves leading BREEAM projects and developing sustainability strategies. Candidates must have a relevant degree, be a qualified BREEAM Assessor, and possess strong communication skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to driving a net-zero future and enjoy a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree required.
• Qualified BREEAM Assessor.
• Background in environmental-related disciplines preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainability legislation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of BREEAM projects.
• Manage workload to meet project deadlines.
• Produce reports and give guidance on sustainability.
• Attend site visits to review sustainability targets.

Skills

Ambitious

Excellent communication

Client relationship management

Proven track record of project delivery

Sales skills

Education

Degree in building physics/environmental design or related field

Qualified BREEAM Assessor

Tools

Building performance modelling

Part L modelling (TAS preferable)

LCA (OneClick LCA preferable)

Job description

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.

From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we’re proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior to Principal Consultant to join our Benchmarking team and who is enthusiastic about driving a sustainable, net-zero future, with a focus on developing strategies.

This is an opportunity for you to develop our growing sustainability offering locally, as part of wider team across the UK. You will be naturally proactive and help support the development of the local service offering in response to evolving national and local legislative drivers.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of BREEAM projects
• Energy & Sustainability Statements and LCC/LCA assessment
• Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines
• Reviewing project details and develop targets for sustainability
• Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assess this against the project’s targets and provide feedback or follow-up
• Set up and maintain projects via the project evidence tracker
• Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members
• Producing reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams
• Attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets

About you

• A relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher
• Qualified BREEAM Assessor
• Background in building physics/environmental design, environmental science or sustainability related disciplines
• Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques
• Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments or wider sustainability legislation
• Knowledge of or technical ability in building services related disciplines
• Ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment
• Client relationship management skills
• Proven track record of project delivery
• Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable) and LCA experience (OneClick LCA preferable)
• Experience developing and managing others
• Emerging business development and sales skills
• Strong business development experience

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.

Apply today!

Apply today!

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.