Sustainability Consultant

Ridge and Partners LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-discipline consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join their Building Performance Team in the UK. This role can be based in Bristol, London, or Oxford, and involves delivering building performance strategies and digital modelling. Key responsibilities include appraisals of energy, carbon, and comfort, as well as tool development. Candidates should have experience with IESve and OneClick LCA, strong communication skills, and an understanding of UK regulations. The position offers a competitive benefits package and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus options

Three volunteering days per year

Mental Health support

Life assurance and pension scheme

Medical insurance and gym discount

Hybrid working available

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience using IESve software is preferred.
• Ability to perform whole life carbon assessments.
• Concise verbal and written communication skills required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is essential.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L & Part O is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver building performance appraisals.
• Develop digital models and bespoke assessment tools.
• Produce technical briefing notes and reports.
• Assist project stakeholders with sustainability issues.
• Support team resourcing and production of fee proposals.

Skills

IESve software experience

Whole life carbon assessments

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Building physics knowledge

Tools

OneClick LCA

Job description

Due to our continuing success, Ridge has an opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant to join our UK wide Building Performance Team. The successful candidate will have a real desire to learn, grow and forge a long-term career within an award‑winning multi‑discipline consultancy. This role can be based at either our Bristol, London or Oxford office. The team provide a range of sustainability services direct to client organisations, external consultant teams, contractors, as well as to our own Ridge multi‑disciplinary project teams. You will be involved in developing, governing and delivering building performance strategies from inception, through to hand over for buildings and property portfolios. You will specialise in building performance (energy, carbon and comfort) appraisals and digital modelling using a variety of software, most notably IESve and OneClick LCA. You will play a key part in the continued growth of the team that spans over a variety of sectors including (but not limited to): schools, university buildings, science and technology, offices, industrial, leisure centres and hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and deliver building performance appraisals (energy, carbon & comfort) across existing and new‑build properties.
• Develop digital models and bespoke assessment tools.
• Assist with producing technical briefing notes and reports.
• Assist project stakeholders with wider issues relating to sustainability.
• Support the senior leadership team with team resourcing, knowledge sharing and the production of fee proposals.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence – delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don't need – or want – to be the biggest. Just the best.

Qualifications

• Experience in IESve software, preferably including experience in the use of the ApacheHVAC module but this is not essential.
• Experience undertaking whole life carbon assessments using OneClick LCA.
• Able to produce concise verbal and written reports to a good standard of English.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of the integration of building physics scopes with UK Building Regulations Part L & Part O, planning policy and BREEAM.

Company Values

Ingenuity.

Aspiration.

The fire in our belly.

Benefits

• Annual leave: A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
• Community spirit: You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
• Mental health: Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum's Help@hand app.
• Financial benefits: A path to peace of mind – life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
• Physical wellbeing: Medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
• Flexible working: Hybrid working is available to suit you, your family and your team.
• Career development: A pathway at Ridge that's focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.