Sustainability Consultant

CPW; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CPW Sustainability Team seeks a Sustainability Consultant to join our Solihull or Nottingham office, 36.25 hours per week in an agile framework. You will deliver sustainability design advice, modelling and reports across core areas including BREEAM assessments, planning statements, LZC feasibility and embodied carbon analysis.

We value collaborative work with clients across healthcare, education, residential, commercial and public sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental/Sustainability/Architectural Technology.
• Desirable MSc in related field; proactive learning.
• Experience with BREEAM assessments as a BREEAM AP.
• Experience using OneClick LCA for life cycle and embodied carbon analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainability design advice, modelling and reports.
• Conduct BREEAM assessments for new builds and refurbishments.
• Prepare sustainability statements for planning and LZC feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with a wide range of clients across sectors.

Skills

BREEAM AP

One Click LCA

team collaboration

strong communication

Education

Degree in Environmental/Sustainability/Architectural Technology

MSc preferred

Tools

OneClick software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant to join the CPW Sustainability Team at either our Solihull or Nottingham office, working 36.25 hours per week under our agile framework.

About Us

We’re a friendly team intent on bringing sustainable buildings to life through design. Ultimately, we relish working collaboratively with our clients to solve their biggest problems. Through the application of design, innovation, and sustainable methodologies, we can create tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients, whilst also being positive for the environment and delivering on net-zero carbon.

We are passionate and experienced mechanical, electrical and low‑carbon engineers who enjoy bringing buildings to life in ways that are better for the world. We’re a friendly team intent on bringing sustainability to the building services industry through design.

We relish working collaboratively with our clients to solve their biggest problems. Our clients span a wide range of sectors, including: healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon and public sector. Through the application of research‑led design, innovation, and sustainable methodologies we can create tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients, whilst also being positive for the environment and delivering on net‑zero carbon.

Our people are the beating heart of our organisation.

With over 380 staff across 13 office locations, we run an international operation spanning the UK, Poland and India.

Our business is a family, where each person plays an important role in the day‑to‑day operation which contribute to its success. As such, staff well‑being is our top priority. We are invested in our people; we strive to ensure that each member of our staff is fulfilled to be the best they can be. Ultimately, our people are our power.

The Role

As a Sustainability Consultant, you will be a BREEAM AP and have demonstrable experience in the independent management and delivery of sustainability projects.

You will be part of our team that deliver client sustainability design advice, modelling and reports for the following core areas:

• BREEAM assessments for new builds and refurbishments
• Sustainability statements for planning
• Low zero carbon technology (LZC) feasibility study reports
• Passive design analysis and reports
• Embodied carbon modelling and reporting using the One Click LCA Software

Within the team, we each have specialist skills, of which yours may include some of the following:

• Circular economy statements
• SKA assessments
• WELL assessments
• ESG services
• Sustainability advisor/ co‑ordinator role

Whichever of these areas interest you, there will be the opportunity to explore these areas of the sustainability consultancy services that we offer. You’ll be working with a wide variety of both public and private sector clients, new builds and refurbishments, from planning stage right through to construction and completion.

Your Experience, Skills & Qualifications

A Degree (or equivalent) in an Environmental/Sustainability/Architectural Technology subject, or related discipline is required. An MSc in one of these subject areas would be ideal, however an enthusiastic approach to continual learning and personal development is more essential.

Working knowledge of BREEAM assessments as a BREEAM AP will be essential and experience of using the OneClick software for life cycle and embodied carbon analysis would be an advantage. Training will be provided in OneClick as soon as you start work with us.

You must have the ability to work collaboratively both within the business and externally, have a strong propensity to work with others, and should be conscientious and committed.

You should also be a well‑organised, proactive, flexible, driven, forward planner with the ability to deliver work to a high standard and to tight timescales.

You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and a strong willingness to learn and a desire to develop new and existing skills.

Proven experience working within the industry would be ideal, but a real desire to promote sustainability in the built environment is also very important.

You will become an integral part of our team, as well as being able to work on your own initiative and with a proactive approach.

We offer a wider range of competitive benefits to all employees. Further details will be shared with you when we meet you.

We pride ourselves on being an employer committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all candidates.