Sustainability Assistant

Winvic Construction Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Northampton is seeking a Sustainability Assistant to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will contribute to Net Zero and BREEAM assessments and provide administrative support. Ideal applicants should possess a strong passion for sustainability, administrative experience in construction, and familiarity with BREEAM standards. The company offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment, making this an exciting opportunity within a progressive organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Car allowance

Pension

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for sustainable construction.
• Desire to innovate and improve low-carbon practices.
• Experience with Adobe/Bluebeam is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support calculation and reporting of Life Cycle Assessments.
• Assist in BREEAM submissions and carbon assessments.
• Identify carbon reduction opportunities.

Skills

Passion for sustainable design

Administrative experience in construction

Innovative mindset

BREEAM knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

What It's All About - The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Sustainability Assistant to join our Sustainability team based at our Head Office in Northampton. Reporting to one of our Sustainability Managers, the role will support the needs of the team and perform a variety of functions in a fast-paced environment.

With a passion for sustainability, the successful candidate will support in the implementation and reporting of Net Zero and BREEAM Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCAs) whilst developing and maintaining excellent working relationships across a range of projects.

The role offers the opportunity to grow and develop your career within a successful and progressive organisation at an exciting time of growth.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• A genuine passion for sustainable design, low‑carbon construction, and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG).
• Administrative experience in the construction industry or relevant degree.
• Desire to innovate and continuously improve, with an interest in advancing low‑carbon materials, modern construction methods, and reporting practices.
• BREEAM or WLCA knowledge is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, critical‑thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and work independently were required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with PDF editing software (i.e. Adobe/Bluebeam).

Job Role / Responsibilities

• Contribute to BREEAM MAT01 and MAT02 credits by supporting in the calculation and reporting of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) from RIBA Stages 2-6.
• Comprehend BREEAM submission deadlines, evidence requirements and minimum standards for relevant carbon/sustainable procurement credits.
• Completion of wider administration tasks to support BREEAM and WLCA submissions.
• Run MAT 01 and RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) aligned carbon assessments in One Click LCA.
• Assist in the data collection for WLCAs and third‑party verification while ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Support Net Zero strategy delivery by identifying carbon hotspots and opportunities for reduction through design and material selection.
• Providing brand support for Sustainability and Net Zero capability materials, presentations, and documents.
• Work closely with BREEAM assessors, design, commercial and delivery teams to integrate low‑carbon thinking across practices and documentation.
• Stay up to date with standards and guidance from BRE, UKGBC, RICS and UKNZCBS.
• Act as a Sustainability Champion, influencing site teams to adopt greener practices.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to begin your journey in a meaningful, future‑focused role.
• Exposure to major industrial projects where your ideas can directly reduce carbon and improve sustainability outcomes.
• Ongoing professional development in BREEAM, embodied carbon modelling, and sustainable construction techniques.
• A collaborative, innovation‑led culture that values continuous improvement.

Winvic Core Values

• Respect – For all of our colleagues, regardless of their position in the organisation. Respect for suppliers, communities, the environment – and for our customers. By valuing the opinions and concerns of others our solutions deliver the best outcome for all stakeholders.
• Loyalty – To our customers, each other, and our suppliers.
• Honesty – Allows us to tackle difficult conversations constructively. Straight‑talking generates trust and helps to solve problems quickly. We keep clients in the picture at all times, so there will be no nasty surprises on cost or delivery.
• Challenging/questioning – Always asking ourselves if there is a better way. The commitment to continuous improvement underpins our position as industry leaders.
• Passion: pride, tenacity, drive – The winning mentality. If it's in our hearts it's at the heart of the business. The most important ingredient in the recipe for success.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary – dependent on experience
• 26 days annual leave plus additional long service entitlement
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Excellent benefits package

In addition to this we offer a fantastic working environment with plenty of career opportunities supported by a bespoke training and development plan.

If you are interested in joining one of the UK's leading privately owned contractors at an exciting time and can demonstrate the above, we would be very interested to hear from you.

How To Apply

Email CV and a covering letter stating where you saw the advertisement to our HR team hr@