Sustainability Consultant: Built Environment & Nature

MNRecruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Cycle to Work

2 volunteering days

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

MNRecruit is recruiting for a Sustainability Consultant role in London, joining an environmental consultancy focused on sustainable development, biodiversity and nature. The position suits candidates from junior to senior levels, with a clear path from consultant to senior consultant.

You will deliver and manage sustainability projects, collaborating with clients, design teams and stakeholders, across built environment and nature-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' relevant experience for Consultant level or 5+ years for Senior Consultant level.
• A relevant degree or qualification in sustainability, architecture, engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in building sustainability, carbon assessment, net zero transition and sustainability advisory.
• A sound understanding of circular economy principles and their application.
• Experience with BREEAM assessments and certification.
• Knowledge of planning processes and sustainability reporting requirements.
• An understanding of NABERS, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard and Passivhaus.
• Strong project management, communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking whole life carbon assessments and options appraisals to inform sustainable design decisions.
• Developing circular economy strategies across a range of projects.
• Producing whole life carbon assessments, circular economy statements, sustainability statements and planning documentation.
• Managing BREEAM assessments, including pre-assessments, workshops and certification.
• Managing small to medium-sized projects or delivering specific elements of larger projects.
• Providing technical sustainability advice and developing creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Collaborating with colleagues across sustainability, ecology and nature teams.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Sustainability advisory

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in sustainability / architecture / engineering or related

Tools

BREEAM assessments

Planning process knowledge

Sustainability reporting standards

Job description

MNRecruit is recruiting for a Sustainability Consultant role in London, joining an environmental consultancy focused on sustainable development, biodiversity and nature. The position suits candidates from junior to senior levels, with a clear path from consultant to senior consultant.

You will deliver and manage sustainability projects, collaborating with clients, design teams and stakeholders, across built environment and nature-focused initiatives.