Sustainability Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its growing team in Bedford. This role involves delivering sustainability assessments across various projects, such as residential and commercial developments. Candidates should be degree-qualified in sustainability or a related field with experience in consultancy. Company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and career progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Clear opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in sustainability or a related discipline.
• Experience in sustainability consultancy.
• Strong understanding of sustainable building design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainability assessments across multiple project types.
• Undertake BREEAM assessments and site inspections.
• Provide advice on net zero carbon strategies.

Skills

Sustainability assessments

BREEAM assessments

Sustainable building design

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in sustainability, environmental science, or related discipline

Job description

Sustainability Consultant

Sutton/Bedford

A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its growing sustainability team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of UK-based projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, education, and healthcare developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainability assessments and advisory services across multiple project types
• Undertake BREEAM assessments, including evidence reviews and site inspections
• Prepare sustainability statements and reports to support planning applications
• Provide advice on net zero carbon strategies and wider sustainability objectives
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams

Essential Criteria

• Degree-qualified in sustainability, environmental science, building services, or a related discipline
• Experience working in a sustainability or built environment consultancy role
• Strong understanding of sustainable building design principles
• Excellent written, verbal, and organisational skills

Desirable Criteria

• Licensed BREEAM Assessor
• Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA) or carbon reporting
• Knowledge of UK sustainability standards and legislation
• Membership of a relevant professional body

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression

If you are interested in the following position please contact Lany Warnakulasuriya from Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)