Sustainability Consultant

MNRecruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Cycle to Work

2 volunteering days

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

MNRecruit is recruiting for a Sustainability Consultant role in London, joining an environmental consultancy focused on sustainable development, biodiversity and nature. The position suits candidates from junior to senior levels, with a clear path from consultant to senior consultant.

You will deliver and manage sustainability projects, collaborating with clients, design teams and stakeholders, across built environment and nature-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' relevant experience for Consultant level or 5+ years for Senior Consultant level.
• A relevant degree or qualification in sustainability, architecture, engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in building sustainability, carbon assessment, net zero transition and sustainability advisory.
• A sound understanding of circular economy principles and their application.
• Experience with BREEAM assessments and certification.
• Knowledge of planning processes and sustainability reporting requirements.
• An understanding of NABERS, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and Passivhaus.
• Strong project management, communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking whole life carbon assessments and options appraisals to inform sustainable design decisions.
• Developing circular economy strategies across a range of projects.
• Producing whole life carbon assessments, circular economy statements, sustainability statements and planning documentation.
• Managing BREEAM assessments, including pre-assessments, workshops and certification.
• Managing small to medium-sized projects or delivering specific elements of larger projects.
• Providing technical sustainability advice and developing creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Collaborating with colleagues across sustainability, ecology and nature teams.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Sustainability advisory

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in sustainability / architecture / engineering or related

Tools

BREEAM assessments

Planning process knowledge

Sustainability reporting standards

Job description

£35-45,000 (Junior to senior)

MNRecruit is recruiting on behalf of a specialist environmental and sustainability consultancy looking for a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its growing team in London. (We are also recruiting for them within Nature, Ecology and biodiversity teams so if that is more your area it would be great to hear from you too)

The consultancy works at the intersection of the built environment, nature, biodiversity and natural capital, helping clients deliver sustainable developments that go beyond minimum requirements.

By bringing together expertise in sustainability, ecology and nature, the business develops integrated, nature-positive solutions that help shape a more sustainable built environment.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and helping clients embed sustainability into development design.

The role is suitable for a Sustainability Consultant with 3–5 years' experience or a Senior Sustainability Consultant with 5+ years' relevant experience.

The successful candidate will deliver and manage sustainability projects, working closely with clients, design teams and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking whole life carbon assessments and options appraisals to inform sustainable design decisions.
• Developing circular economy strategies across a range of projects.
• Producing whole life carbon assessments, circular economy statements, sustainability statements and planning documentation.
• Managing BREEAM assessments, including pre-assessments, workshops and certification.
• Managing small to medium-sized projects or delivering specific elements of larger projects.
• Providing technical sustainability advice and developing creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Collaborating with colleagues across sustainability, ecology and nature teams.

• 3–5 years' relevant experience for Consultant level or 5+ years for Senior Consultant level.
• A relevant degree or qualification in sustainability, architecture, engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in building sustainability, carbon assessment, net zero transition and sustainability advisory.
• A sound understanding of circular economy principles and their application.
• Experience with BREEAM assessments and certification.
• Knowledge of planning processes and sustainability reporting requirements.
• An understanding of standards such as NABERS, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and Passivhaus.
• Strong project management, communication and client relationship skills.

BREEAM Assessor or Accredited Professional status and a whole life carbon qualification would be advantageous but are not essential.

• Competitive salary and potential discretionary bonus.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Hybrid working, with the option to work abroad for a set period each year.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work scheme and enhanced family policies.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Opportunities to contribute to industry best practice and professional initiatives.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including 24-hour GP appointments and gym membership.

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to work on projects that connect the built environment with nature, biodiversity and carbon reduction, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.