Sustainability Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks a Sustainability Consultant to join their team in the energy and sustainability division. This fully remote role offers competitive pay between £35,000 and £40,000, structured training, and exceptional career growth opportunities. Responsibilities include preparing Energy Statements, conducting Overheating Assessments, and supporting carbon assessments, requiring a minimum of 2 years in the field and proficiency in relevant software.

Benefits

Structured training and development programme

Fully remote working

Company-provided equipment

Private medical insurance

Professional memberships covered

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Quarterly team days and events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L and relevant energy compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs for buildings.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions.
• Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.
• Support Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments and Circular Economy Statements.

Skills

Building energy modelling

Sustainability consultancy

IES-VE

Strong communication skills

Tools

SAP

SBEM

TM59

TM52

Job description

Sustainability Consultant

Location: Remote
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Penguin Recruitment are a representing a fast-growing, multidisciplinary consultancy within the built environment who are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its expanding energy and sustainability division.

What’s Offered

• Structured training and development programme with clear progression milestones.
• Fully remote working, with optional in-person meet-ups.
• Company-provided equipment (laptop, phone).
• Private medical insurance.
• Professional memberships covered (IES, Elmhurst, CIBSE).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Quarterly team days and industry events in London.
• Excellent long-term career growth opportunities, including leadership roles as the team expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs for domestic and non-domestic buildings.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions, including London Plan and regional compliance.
• Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.
• Support or lead on Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments and Circular Economy Statements.
• Undertake daylight and sunlight modelling for residential and mixed-use schemes.
• Assist with Decarbonisation Reports and Net Zero Strategies for large commercial estates.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, architects, and design teams, providing clear technical advice.
• Support development of internal processes, templates, and methodologies.
• Mentor junior assessors and contribute to building the future sustainability division.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or similar software (SAP/SBEM/TM59/TM52).
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L and relevant energy compliance standards.
• Experience preparing Energy Statements for planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• BREEAM experience (Assessor or AP) – training and requalification supported.
• Familiarity with OneClick LCA, TM54, or ESOS energy auditing.
• Experience with Whole Life-Cycle Carbon or Decarbonisation reporting.
• Knowledge of daylight/sunlight or natural ventilation modelling.

Interested in this or any other Sustainability and Energy roles, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.