Sustainability Consultant

Benelux; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Enhanced family & sick pay

Hybrid working

Zusammenfassung

Benelux in Bristol offers a Senior Sustainability Consultant role with a hybrid working model. You will advise clients on reducing environmental impact across built projects, delivering certifications and lifecycle assessments.

Successful candidates will manage multiple projects, lead client workshops, and mentor junior staff as part of a collaborative team committed to high-quality outcomes. Bristol office attendance is required three days a week.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering sustainability consultancy services within the built environment.
• Knowledge of BREEAM, DREAM, LEED, Whole Life Carbon Assessments, LCA, and LCC methodologies.
• Familiarity with One Click LCA or similar assessment tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and industry best practice.

Aufgaben

• Undertake embodied carbon assessments using One Click LCA and other tools.
• Analyse results and identify opportunities for carbon reduction across building lifecycle.
• Carry out financial appraisals and provide cost-effective sustainability recommendations.
• Support and deliver BREEAM, LEED, DREAM, and WLC assessments and reporting.
• Develop circular economy strategies and promote material reuse.
• Facilitate workshops with clients and stakeholders and present findings.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality.

Kenntnisse

Sustainability consultancy

BREEAM

LEED

LCA

LCC

One Click LCA

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Tools

One Click LCA

Jobbeschreibung

Role: Senior Sustainability Consultant

Location: Bristol - hybrid working
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package + Enhanced Family & Sick Pay

About the role: As a Sustainability Consultant, you will advise clients and project teams on reducing the environmental impact of the built environment. You will deliver sustainability consultancy services across a range of assessment and certification schemes, including BREEAM, DREAM, Whole Life Carbon (WLC), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Life Cycle Costing (LCC).

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors, you will support clients in achieving their sustainability objectives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practice. You will stay up to date with industry developments through regular CPD and continuous professional learning.

We are seeking a proactive team player with excellent project management skills, capable of managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Undertake embodied carbon assessments using industry-recognised software such as One Click LCA.


• Analyse and interpret results to identify opportunities for carbon reduction throughout a building's lifecycle.

Life Cycle Costing (LCC)

• Carry out financial appraisals of building elements, materials, and technologies.


• Provide recommendations that balance environmental performance with long-term cost effectiveness.

Sustainability Certifications and Compliance

• Support and deliver sustainability assessments and reporting requirements, including BREEAM, LEED, DREAM, and RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessments.


• Advise design teams on achieving certification targets and compliance requirements.

Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency

• Develop strategies for material reuse, waste reduction, adaptability, and refurbishment.


• Promote circular economy principles throughout project lifecycles.

Client and Stakeholder Advisory

• Facilitate workshops and meetings with clients, contractors, and design teams.


• Present sustainability findings and recommendations clearly and confidently.


• Prepare high-quality technical reports and assessment documentation.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality requirements.


• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Business Development and Team Support

• Assist with proposal and bid preparation.


• Support business development activities and client relationship management.


• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members where appropriate.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience delivering sustainability consultancy services within the built environment.


• Knowledge of BREEAM, DREAM, LEED, Whole Life Carbon Assessments, LCA, and LCC methodologies.


• Familiarity with One Click LCA or similar assessment tools.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organisational and project management abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within a team.


• Commitment to continuous professional development and industry best practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, helping clients deliver more sustainable and resilient developments while contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes.

This role is based in our Bristol office and offers a hybrid working environment. Successful candidates will be expected to attend the office at least three days per week and be able to travel to client meetings and project sites as required.