Sustainability Consultant

CAP Resourcing LTD; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national consultancy seeks a Sustainability Consultant to join their team in Bournemouth or Reading. This role involves delivering innovative sustainability initiatives and working on high-profile projects, contributing to industry-leading standards in sustainable design and construction. Ideal candidates should have consultancy experience and a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Hands-on sustainability consultancy experience.
• Experience in the built environment sector.
• Previous experience in a sustainability or building services consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental assessments throughout project lifecycles.
• Support development of holistic sustainability strategies.
• Conduct modelling and analysis on various sustainability metrics.

Skills

BREEAM

WELL

Energy modelling

Whole life carbon reporting

Sustainability planning

Education

Relevant degree in sustainability, engineering, or environmental science

Tools

IES

Elmhurst

Job description

Sustainability Consultant – Built Environment

Location: Bournemouth or Reading

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

We’re representing a highly respected, national consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, currently seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative sustainability initiatives within a firm widely recognised for leading industry standards in sustainable design, construction, and operation.

With a dedicated Sustainability Group embedded in every office, this role offers the chance to shape the future of sustainable development across a diverse range of high-profile projects and sectors.

The Role:

This varied position offers both project-facing and industry-influencing responsibilities. You’ll be joining a dynamic team with an ambitious, forward-thinking culture focused on delivering outstanding environmental outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering environmental assessments (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, HQM) throughout project lifecycles
• Supporting the development of holistic sustainability strategies for a range of clients
• Conducting modelling and analysis including: embodied carbon, circular economy potential, operational energy, overheating, and more
• Contributing to the development of energy and net zero strategies
• Supporting and mentoring graduate team members
• Participating in R&D initiatives and knowledge-sharing efforts within the wider consultancy network

About You:

We’re looking for someone with hands-on sustainability consultancy experience and the ambition to develop both their own expertise and that of the wider industry.

You’re likely to have experience with some of the following:

• BREEAM, HQM, WELL, Fitwel
• Sustainability and energy planning documentation
• Whole life carbon and circular economy reporting
• Energy modelling using tools such as IES and Elmhurst
• Net zero strategies, dynamic thermal modelling, and in-use energy assessments

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience within the built environment sector
• A relevant degree in sustainability, engineering, or environmental science
• Previous experience in a sustainability or building services consultancy
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
• Passion for creating meaningful, measurable environmental outcomes

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable development, with exposure to cutting-edge projects and the ability to influence industry standards. Please apply with an up to date CV.