Sustainability Consultant

Pertemps; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Consultant in Bristol. The role involves conducting energy modelling, developing carbon reduction strategies, and advising on low-carbon technologies. The ideal candidate has hands-on technical expertise and experience with energy modelling tools. Enjoy hybrid working and contribute to projects with low and zero-carbon targets.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical expertise in sustainability, building services, or environmental engineering.
• Proven experience with energy modelling tools.
• Familiarity with UK sustainability regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dynamic simulation and thermal modelling using tools.
• Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies.
• Advise on low-carbon technologies.

Skills

Hands-on technical expertise in sustainability

Proven experience with energy modelling tools

Strong communicator across disciplines

BIM/Revit experience

Education

Professional accreditations (e.g., LCEA, CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant)

Tools

IES VE

DesignBuilder

TAS

Excel-based calculations

Job description

Overview

Sustainability Consultant – Bristol Area

Location: Bristol

Sector: Building Services Consultancy

Focus: Technical, Hands-on, Modelling

What you’ll do

• Conduct dynamic simulation and thermal modelling using tools like IES VE or DesignBuilder.
• Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies across M&E and architectural interfaces.
• Support compliance reporting including EPCs, Part L, TM54, BREEAM, and other frameworks.
• Advise on low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, CHP, PV, and district energy systems.
• Collaborate closely with the M&E team to integrate sustainability strategies into coordinated designs.
• Contribute to BIM/Revit workflows for environmental analysis.
• Occasionally visit sites to support commissioning, surveys, and performance reviews.
• Present modelling results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for

• Hands-on technical expertise in sustainability, building services, or environmental engineering.
• Proven experience with energy modelling tools (e.g., IES VE, DesignBuilder, TAS, Excel-based calculations).
• Familiarity with UK sustainability regulations and frameworks.
• Strong communicator across disciplines—M&E engineers, architects, clients, and contractors.
• Comfortable balancing office-based analysis with occasional site visits.
• BIM/Revit experience or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Professional accreditations (e.g., LCEA, CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant) are a bonus.

Why this role matters

• Sustainability isn’t just a box to tick—it’s central to the consultancy’s ethos.
• Work alongside experienced engineers on projects with low and zero-carbon targets.
• Join a pragmatic, technical team that values hands-on problem solvers.
• Enjoy hybrid working, with meaningful engagement in projects from design to delivery.