Sustainability Consultant - Certifications

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable real estate consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to provide expertise in Green Building Certifications. The role emphasizes project coordination, client engagement, and delivering impactful sustainability strategies. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications, solid communication skills, and experience in fast-paced consultancy work. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Medical cover

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ work experience in consultancy.
• Experience delivering sustainability certification schemes.
• Experience with fit-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple deliverables as a project coordinator.
• Deliver real estate Green Building Certification services.
• Engage with clients on sustainability topics.

Skills

Licensed BREEAM Assessor

Client-facing

Excellent communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Net Zero Carbon

Education

MSc or BSc degree

Tools

One Click LCA

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Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced sustainability consultant looking for a new role in real estate?

Do you want:

• Hands-on support by a senior team that will help you grow?
• Great career progression?
• To work for an employer that cares?
• The space to prioritise quality over quantity?

We are looking for a Sustainability Consultant to join our team to help us deliver our real estate Green Building Certification services.

We are a Sustainable Real Estate consultancy, guiding clients on reducing their environmental impact. We specialise in green building certification, building performance, and Net Zero Carbon planning across the asset lifecycle.

Our Vision: We see a world where buildings are net positive contributors to the environment, human health & wellbeing, and the economy.

Our Mission: To provide portfolio and asset-level insights to decision-makers in real estate and enable them to accelerate change to a low-impact economy.

About the role

You will be part of our Green Building Certification (GBC) team.

This is a full-time hybrid role, with a regular presence required in London for team meetings, site visits, and industry events.

The candidate will be part of a team delivering a range of projects with a strong focus on refurbishment and fit-out. Fit-out experience is essential.

Each GBC team member acts as a "Project Coordinator" and needs the competence to coordinate multiple deliverables, either directly or with the wider Verte team.

What we are looking for

Essential skills & experience:

• Licensed BREEAM Assessor and/or SKA Assessor
• 3+ years’ work experience in consultancy
• Experience delivering SKA assessments (licensed or not)
• An MSc and/or BSc degree
• Ability to manage sustainability certification schemes: BREEAM, WELL, Ska, Fitwel, LEED
• Experience working on fast-paced fit-out projects
• Experience working closely with contractors to tight schedules
• Ability to quickly assess barriers and identify solutions
• Client-facing, excellent communicator, capable of discussing topics like Net Zero, Circularity, Wellbeing
• Capable project manager, coordinating multiple deliverables
• Good understanding of real estate drivers and sustainability interactions
• Experience with bid work
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and meticulous assessment approach
• Understanding of Net Zero Carbon, NABERS, and ESG principles
• Experience with planning submissions, especially GLA requirements
• Licensed SKA Assessor (training available)
• Qualified as LEED, Fitwel, WELL, BREEAM In-Use, BREEAM AP
• Experience with LCA and LCC using One Click LCA
• Experience working with contractors and supply chains
• Experience formulating sustainability strategies
• Knowledge of Circular Economy principles

Salary: c. £35,000 - 45,000 p.a., depending on experience and seniority

Remote working (must live within commuting distance to London)

Benefits include 25 days' annual leave (plus 3 days over Christmas), medical cover, and training opportunities.

Availability for online interviews: w/c 9th June

Please send your CV, cover letter, and availability to start to [emailprotected], quoting “Sustainability Consultant_Verte”.

We look forward to receiving your application!