Sustainability Consultant

Stantec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Graduate Consultant to join its Smart Energy and Sustainability team. This role offers the chance to contribute to exciting projects aimed at achieving a sustainable, net-zero future. You will develop your technical skills while collaborating with a passionate team and engaging with key stakeholders. The position emphasizes personal growth through a supportive learning environment. If you are enthusiastic about sustainability and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including a green car scheme

Recognition and career progression

Development opportunities for technical and soft skills

Community involvement

Inspiring colleagues

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in environmental science or sustainability-related fields.
• Passion for innovation and problem-solving in sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with BREEAM project delivery and develop sustainability targets.
• Produce reports and communicate sustainability requirements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons)

Tools

BREEAM

One Click LCA

TAS

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our highly influential Smart Energy and Sustainability (SES) team.

From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we're proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future.

We are looking to recruit a Graduate Consultant who is enthusiastic about driving a sustainable, net-zero future, with a focus on developing strategies.

You will develop your technical skills through a variety of complex projects and be supported in soft skills development via our early careers learning and development program: 'The Learning Curve'.

As part of our collaborative and growing UK team, you will help develop and deliver a pipeline of exciting projects.

We have a true enthusiasm for our work. If you do too, we'd love to hear from you.

So, what will you be responsible for?

This role offers the chance to develop our local offering within the wider UK team, responding proactively to evolving legislative drivers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the delivery of BREEAM projects, with support from a senior team member;
• Energy strategies and LCA assessments;
• Managing your workload to meet project deadlines;
• Reviewing project details and developing sustainability targets;
• Reviewing documentation, assessing against targets, and providing feedback;
• Setting up and maintaining projects via the project evidence tracker;
• Communicating sustainability requirements internally and externally;
• Producing reports with advice and guidance for clients and project teams;
• Attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets;
• Reviewing project performance monthly and updating progress trackers;
• Assisting in preparing bids and proposals;
• Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practices;
• Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes, and distributing actions;
• Completing training to become a certified BREEAM Assessor/Advisory Professional (AP).

To succeed, you'll need:

• A relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent;
• A passion for innovation and problem solving;
• Humility, self-motivation, and enthusiasm;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills;
• An understanding of the construction industry and built environment.

Additional attributes that are desirable include:

• Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable) and LCA experience (One Click LCA preferable);
• Fluency in additional languages and English;
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Academic knowledge of:

• Building physics/environmental design, environmental science, or sustainability-related disciplines;
• Building performance modelling techniques;
• Planning, environmental impact assessments, or wider sustainability legislation;
• Technical ability in building services disciplines.

About Stantec

As a global design leader with over 31,000 professionals, we are dedicated to designing with communities in mind, tackling projects of all sizes and sharing knowledge across our network.

In the UK and Ireland, our team of 4,000 is agile and influential, committed to environmental respect and community value. We foster a collaborative culture that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and values everyone's ideas.

By merging capabilities with Hydrock, we offer multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, positioning us as a major UK market force.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring colleagues
• Recognition and career progression
• Development opportunities for technical and soft skills
• Competitive salary
• Community involvement
• Flexible benefits including a green car scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees. We consider all applications based on qualifications and knowledge, regardless of protected characteristics, and accommodate any physical or neurodiverse conditions.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

After applying, we aim to respond promptly. The employer is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of Stantec.

ReqID: 7198