Sustainability Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Health benefits and wellbeing

Two volunteering days

Pension contributions

Training and development

Job summary

MNRecruit is recruiting for a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its growing team in London. The role offers hybrid working and a salary range of £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience, with a discretionary bonus possibility.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years' experience for Consultant or 5+ years for Senior level, a relevant degree, and proven work in sustainability, carbon assessment and planning documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience for Consultant level or 5+ years for Senior level.
• Degree or qualification in sustainability, architecture, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in building sustainability, carbon assessment, net zero transition and sustainability advisory.
• Knowledge of circular economy principles and their application.
• Experience with planning processes and sustainability reporting.

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

Whole life carbon assessments

BREEAM

Circular economy

Sustainability advisory

Client relationship skills

Education

Degree in sustainability, architecture, engineering or related

Tools

BREEAM assessments

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

• 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.

Key requirements

• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.

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