Sustainability Consultant

Aztrum; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a driven Sustainability Consultant to join their team in Cambridge. The role involves delivering environmental assessments and collaborating with clients on sustainability strategies. Candidates should have relevant experience in the built environment and a degree in engineering or environmental science. This position offers an innovative work environment and numerous benefits, including private medical insurance and a 9-day fortnight work pattern.

Benefits

9 day fortnight working pattern

Access to career development and technical training

Private medical insurance

Stock options

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Up to 30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience working in the built environment sector, ideally in sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• Strong technical foundation with a passion for sustainable design and innovation.
• Knowledge of Net Zero Carbon Strategies and Circular Economy Principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental and wellbeing assessments from design through to completion.
• Collaborate with clients to develop sustainability strategies.
• Support the mentoring of junior team members.

Skills

Experience in sustainability consultancy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or environmental science

Tools

Energy Performance Modelling (IES VE)

Whole Life Carbon Assessments (OneClick LCA)

Job description

Overview

Sustainability Consultant

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 plus DOE

A multi-award winning engineering consultancy is seeking a driven and passionate Sustainability Consultant to join their team in Birmingham. You will be responsible for delivering environmental and wellbeing assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.) from early design through to completion and post-construction stages.

Responsibilities

• Embodied carbon calculations and circular economy consultancy
• Building performance simulations, including operational energy forecasting and overheating analysis
• You will collaborate closely with clients to develop and implement innovative sustainability and energy strategies for both new and existing developments.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members by sharing expertise in consultancy, workstream management, and project planning.
• Taking part in R&D initiatives that keep the firm at the forefront of the industry - includes opportunities to engage in sector-wide research, contribute to best practice guidance, and shape industry standards.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working within the built environment sector, ideally in a sustainability or engineering consultancy
• A relevant degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline
• A strong technical foundation paired with a passion for sustainable design and innovation
• Knowledge and experience in; Energy Performance Modelling (IES VE), Whole Life Carbon Assessments (embodied carbon, OneClick LCA), Net Zero Carbon Strategies, Environmental and Wellbeing assessments (BREEAM, WELL) and Circular Economy Principles
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment

Benefits

• 9 day fortnight working pattern
• Access to career development and technical training
• Private medical insurance
• Stock options
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 30 days annual leave

If you're serious about sustainability and ready for a new challenge in a forward-thinking, industry-leading team—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out to Katie Davison at Aztrum recruitment for a private and confidential conversation.