Sustainability Consultant - BREEAM

Building Design Partnership Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BDP is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to advance our BREEAM and environmental assessment services within a multidisciplinary built environment practice. The role focuses on delivering sustainability outcomes across multiple project scales, from early design to certification, with opportunities to collaborate with architects, engineers, planners and landscape professionals.

You will lead and support BREEAM activities, prepare reports and coordinate evidence while guiding project teams to

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in sustainability or related discipline.
• Experience delivering or supporting BREEAM assessments on built environment projects.
• Strong understanding of sustainable design principles in built environment.
• Experience coordinating and reviewing technical information from multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including technical reports and presentations.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational abilities.
• BREEAM AP or licensed BREEAM Assessor accreditation.
• Experience managing BREEAM assessments through multiple project stages, from concept to post-construction.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Knowledge of Whole Life Carbon, Circular Economy and Net Zero Carbon approaches.
• Membership of a professional body such as ISEP, CIBSE, RICS, or RIBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support delivery of BREEAM assessments across project types and sectors.
• Prepare assessment reports, credit reviews, score trackers and certification submissions.
• Coordinate evidence with architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.
• Advise project teams on opportunities to improve BREEAM ratings.
• Monitor compliance with BREEAM requirements throughout design and construction.
• Support sustainability workshops and contribute to project sustainability strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BREEAM standards and sustainability legislation.
• Support bids and client presentations where required.

Skills

BREEAM assessments

Strong communication

Coordination of technical information

Report writing

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

BREEAM AP / Assessor accreditation

Quantitative analysis

Knowledge of Whole Life Carbon

Membership in professional bodies (ISE

Education

Degree in sustainability / environmental design / architecture / engineering / environmental science

Job description

We are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join BDP's growing sustainability profession, with a particular focus on the delivery of BREEAM and environmental assessment services. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainability in the built environment, demonstrated through relevant qualifications and practical experience of delivering environmental certification and sustainability outcomes on built environment projects.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of specialist consultants working across all areas of the built environment. They will play a key role in the delivery of BREEAM assessments and sustainability strategies across a wide range of project sectors and scales, managing assessment processes from early design through to certification. They will work closely with clients, design teams and contractors, providing clear advice on sustainability requirements and supporting project teams in achieving ambitious environmental performance targets.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside BDP's wider design professions, including architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects and interior designers, contributing to integrated and sustainable design solutions.

Candidates should be capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. They will possess strong communication, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grew stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

Qualifications

Required

• A degree or equivalent qualification in sustainability, environmental design, architecture, engineering, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Experience of delivering or supporting BREEAM assessments on built environment projects.
• Strong understanding of sustainable design principles and their practical application within the built environment.
• Experience of coordinating and reviewing technical information and evidence from multiple project stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational abilities.
• BREEAM AP qualification or licensed BREEAM Assessor accreditation.
• Experience of managing BREEAM assessments through multiple project stages, from concept design to post-construction certification.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Knowledge of wider sustainability assessment methodologies and frameworks, including Whole Life Carbon, Circular Economy and Net Zero Carbon approaches.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as ISEP, CIBSE, RICS, or RIBA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the delivery of BREEAM assessments across a range of project types and sectors.
• Prepare assessment reports, credit reviews, score trackers and certification submissions.
• Coordinate evidence requirements with architects, engineers, contractors and specialist consultants.
• Advise project teams on opportunities to achieve and improve BREEAM ratings.
• Monitor compliance with BREEAM requirements throughout project design and construction stages.
• Support sustainability workshops and contribute to project sustainability strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BREEAM standards, sustainability legislation and industry best practice.
• Support business development activities, bids and client presentations where required.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.