Sustainability Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A building services consultancy in London is seeking a talented Sustainability Consultant to enhance environmental performance on UK development projects. The role involves delivering sustainability services, managing BREEAM assessments, and conducting Life Cycle Assessments using tools like OneClick LCA. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, practical consultancy experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a chance to impact sustainability practices significantly within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Qualified in sustainability, environmental management, or related discipline.
• Practical experience working in sustainability consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK sustainability legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of sustainability services across various developments.
• Manage BREEAM assessments and communicate with stakeholders.
• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments and provide design guidance.

Skills

BREEAM assessments

LCA tools

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Sustainable design practices

Education

Qualifications in sustainability, environmental management, or related discipline

Tools

OneClick LCA

Job description

Sustainability Consultant

London

A respected building services consultancy is seeking a talented Sustainability Consultant to join their dedicated environmental performance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of UK development projects and contribute to meaningful improvements in building sustainability, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of sustainability services across commercial, residential, and mixed‑use developments.
• Prepare, manage, and contribute to BREEAM assessments, ensuring clear communication with clients and design teams.
• Undertake Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using tools such as OneClick LCA, translating findings into practical design guidance.
• Conduct circularity assessments and provide strategic consultancy on materials, resource efficiency, and sustainable design practices.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, sustainability statements, and planning documentation.
• Assist in the delivery of wider assessment frameworks, including LEED, Ska, and the WELL Building Standard.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders through well‑prepared presentations and workshops.
• Stay informed on evolving sustainability and environmental legislation relevant to UK construction and development.
• Contribute to the research and integration of new sustainability themes, tools, and methodologies.

About You

• Qualified in sustainability, environmental management, the built environment, or a related discipline.
• Practical experience working within sustainability consultancy or a similar field.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering BREEAM assessments.
• Strong understanding of UK sustainability and environmental legislation.
• Skilled in using LCA tools, ideally OneClick LCA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven technical report‑writing abilities.
• Confident in presenting findings and recommendations to a range of audiences.
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to contribute to continuous improvement in sustainability services.

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