Sustainability Consultant - BREEAM in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a qualified Sustainability Consultant specializing in BREEAM assessments. This role involves leading projects from start to finish, working closely with clients and design teams to meet sustainability targets, while ensuring compliance with current regulations. The company offers excellent career progression and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Study/professional qualification assistance

Death in service benefit

Paid time off to volunteer in the community

Qualifications

• Qualified BREEAM Assessor or BREEAM AP required.
• Experience conducting BREEAM Assessments.
• Knowledge of sustainability schemes such as HQM, WELL, SKA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead BREEAM assessments from pre-assessment to post-construction.
• Work with clients and contractors to achieve sustainability targets.
• Provide expert advice on sustainability throughout project phases.

Skills

BREEAM Assessment

Sustainability Legislation

Teamwork

Education

BREEAM Assessor License

BREEAM AP Accreditation

Job description

Sustainability Consultant - BREEAM

Birmingham

CTJ31

£40,000 - £48,000

This is a great opportunity for a qualified BREEAM Assessor or BREEAM AP to become part of a medium sized multidisciplinary consultancy based in Birmingham. You will become part of structured, passionate, and employee-owned company that has a fantastic reputation in the construction industry.

The role:

* Lead BREEAM assessments from pre-assessment through to post-construction stages

* Work closely with clients, architects, and contractors to achieve sustainability targets

* Oversee evidence gathering and manage credit submissions for certification

* Keep current with sustainability legislation and BREEAM guidelines

* Offer expert advice on sustainability throughout all phases of a project

The ideal candidate will:

* Be a licenced BREEAM Assessor or hold their AP accreditation

* Have experience conducting BREEAM Assessments

* Knowledge and experience of any of the following schemes is beneficial; Home Quality Mark (HQM), BREEAM Communities, SKA, WELL, Fitwel, CEEQUAL and DREAM

* Awareness and knowledge of industry regulations and sector initiatives including net zero carbon, LETI, NABERS etc

* Knowledge and experience of working on embodied carbon Life Cycle Assessments (beneficial)

* Team player capable of working in a multi-discipline environment

* Experience of working with multiple design teams and clients on a variety of projects

Benefits:

* Contributory pension scheme

* Generous holiday allowance

* Study/professional qualification assistance

* Fully supported professional career progression pathway

* Death in service benefit

* Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave

* Paid time off to volunteer in the community

* Company EV salary sacrifice scheme

* Employee assistance programme