Sustainability Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Consultant for its team in Reading or Bournemouth. This role involves developing sustainability strategies, delivering assessments, and advising clients on energy solutions. Ideal candidates should possess experience in energy modeling and sustainability documentation, as well as a degree in a relevant field. Opportunities for continued career development are offered, alongside a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous package

Extensive benefits

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in energy modelling and sustainability planning documents.
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessments and climate resilience.
• Experience in sustainability or engineering consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Develop holistic sustainability strategies for projects.
• Deliver technical modelling and assessments.
• Advise clients on energy and sustainability strategies.

Skills

Energy modelling experience using IES VE

Preparation of sustainability-related planning documents

Environmental Impact Assessments

Whole life carbon and embodied carbon experience using One Click LCA

Net zero carbon strategies and circular economy consulting

Relevant experience in the built environment sector

Education

Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field

Tools

One Click LCA

IES VE

ApacheHVAC

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A leading consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Reading or Bournmouth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability work across a wide range of sectors and projects.

The successful candidate will join a national sustainability group known for its innovative, practical, and forward-thinking approach to sustainable development in the built environment. The team works across all phases of design and construction, delivering strategies that enhance environmental performance and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop holistic sustainability strategies for building and infrastructure projects.
• Deliver technical modelling and assessments, including:
• Embodied and whole life carbon assessments using One Click LCA
• Circular economy evaluations
• Building performance simulations (operational energy, overheating, etc.)
• Advise clients on energy and sustainability strategies for both new and existing developments.
• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives within the technical team.
• Engage in industry research, author guidance documents, and support thought leadership efforts.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge in several of the following areas:

• Energy modelling experience using IES VE, and other building performance tools (e.g., ApacheHVAC, Part L compliance, NABERS, Passivhaus)
• Preparation of sustainability-related planning documents (e.g., energy strategies, sustainability statements, whole life carbon assessments)
• Environmental Impact Assessments with a focus on climate resilience and carbon emissions
• Whole life carbon and embodied carbon experience using One Click LCA
• Net zero carbon strategies and circular economy consulting
• Relevant experience in the built environment sector, preferably in sustainability or engineering consultancy
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field

This opportunity offers a generous package and extensive benefits. There are multiple routes for progression, made possible through support and training, helping to develop you in your career.

If this is of interest send a message to Ethan Williams on linkedIn or reach out on 02079602589/ [emailprotected] .