Sustainability Consultant / Assistant Consultant - BREEAM

STANTEC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design consultancy in Scotland is looking for an Assistant Consultant / Sustainability Consultant to support sustainability projects. The role involves assisting with BREEAM assessments, managing project deadlines, and contributing to innovative sustainability strategies. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree and project management experience, alongside a passion for sustainability. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Inspiring colleagues

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits

Community involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering or environmental science.
• Experience in sustainability projects or assessments.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with BREEAM projects and sustainability strategies.
• Manage workload to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate sustainability requirements to teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Sustainability strategies

Education

BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent

Tools

TAS

One Click LCA

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping a net-zero, climate-resilient future? At Stantec, we’re not just talking about sustainability, we’re delivering it. Join our growing team and help drive innovative, high-impact strategies across some of the UK’s most exciting projects. From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, we’re proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future. We are currently seeking an Assistant Consultant / Sustainability Consultant with some experience to join our Sustainability team in Scotland. This is an opportunity to develop our growing offering locally, as part of a wider team across the UK. You will be naturally proactive and help support the development of the local service offering in response to evolving national and local legislative drivers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of BREEAM projects, with support from a senior member of the team
• Energy strategies and LCA assessment
• Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines
• Reviewing project details and developing targets for sustainability
• Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assess this against the project’s targets and provide feedback or follow-up
• Set up and maintain projects via the project evidence tracker
• Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members
• Producing reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams
• Attending site visits to review progress against sustainability targets
• Reviewing the performance of designated projects on a monthly basis and updating the team’s project tracker with progress information
• Assisting in preparing bids and proposals for new work
• Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practices and processes
• Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and distributing actions
• Completing relevant training to become certified as a BREEAM Assessor/Advisory Professional (AP)

About You

• Hold a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) or equivalent/higher
• A passion for innovation and problem solving
• Humility, self-motivation and enthusiasm
• An understanding of the construction industry and built environment
• Part L modelling experience (TAS preferable) and LCA experience (One Click LCA preferable)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• You must have full unrestricted right to work in the UK to be considered for this role

If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a team that's genuinely passionate about creating a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

About Stantec

As a global design leader with over 32,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly. We consider all applications on an individual basis with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience, so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments due to a physical or neurodiverse condition in your application.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.

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