Sustainability Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award winning engineering consultancy seeks a driven Sustainability Consultant for its Oxford office. The role involves delivering environmental assessments, conducting carbon calculations, and collaborating with clients on sustainability strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in sustainability consultancy and a relevant degree. This position offers a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 plus benefits like a 9-day working fortnight and private medical insurance.

Benefits

9-day fortnight working pattern

Access to career development and technical training

Private medical insurance

Stock options

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Up to 30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the built environment, ideally in sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• Strong technical foundation with a passion for sustainable design and innovation.
• Knowledge of BREEAM, WELL, HQM, and Circular Economy principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental and wellbeing assessments from design to post-construction.
• Perform embodied carbon calculations and provide circular economy consultancy.
• Collaborate with clients to implement sustainability strategies for developments.

Skills

Sustainable design

Energy Performance Modelling (IES VE)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in engineering, environmental science or related discipline

Tools

OneClick LCA

Job description

Overview

Sustainability Consultant. Location: Oxford. Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 plus DOE. A multi-award winning engineering consultancy is seeking a driven and passionate Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Oxford.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental and wellbeing assessments (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, HQM) from early design through to completion and post-construction stages.
• Embodied carbon calculations and circular economy consultancy.
• Building performance simulations, including operational energy forecasting and overheating analysis.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement sustainability and energy strategies for new and existing developments.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members through consultancy, workstream management and project planning.
• Participate in R&D initiatives, sector-wide research, contribute to best practice guidance, and shape industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in the built environment, ideally in sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• A relevant degree in engineering, environmental science or related discipline.
• Strong technical foundation with a passion for sustainable design and innovation.
• Knowledge/experience in: Energy Performance Modelling (IES VE), Whole Life Carbon Assessments (embodied carbon, OneClick LCA), Net Zero Carbon Strategies, Environmental and Wellbeing assessments (BREEAM, WELL), Circular Economy principles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• 9-day fortnight working pattern.
• Access to career development and technical training.
• Private medical insurance.
• Stock options.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Up to 30 days annual leave.

How to apply

If you're serious about sustainability and ready for a new challenge in a forward-thinking, industry-leading team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to Katie Davison at Aztrum Recruitment for a private and confidential conversation.