Sustainability Consultant - Certifications

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

Job summary

A Sustainable Real Estate consultancy is seeking a Sustainability Consultant in Milton Keynes to join their Green Building Certification team. The role involves coordinating sustainability certification projects and requires strong consultancy experience and project management skills, particularly in fit-out projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be licensed assessors with a focus on public health, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus 3 additional days over Christmas

Medical cover

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed BREEAM Assessor and/or SKA Assessor.
• 3+ years of consultancy experience.
• Experience delivering sustainability certification schemes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple project deliverables with the Green Building Certification (GBC) team.
• Deliver projects focused on refurbishment, fit-out, and sustainability certifications.
• Collaborate with contractors under tight schedules.

Skills

Project Coordination

Excellent Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

MSc and/or BSc degree

Job description

Sustainability Consultant - Certifications, Milton Keynes

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

Do you want:

• Hands-on support from a senior team that will help you grow?
• Great career progression?
• To work for an employer that cares?
• The space to prioritize 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 specialize 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 regular presence required in London for team meetings, site visits, and industry events.

The candidate will be part of a team delivering 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 should be capable of coordinating 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 of consultancy experience
• 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 within tight schedules
• Ability to assess barriers quickly and identify solutions
• Client-facing, excellent communicator capable of discussing topics like Net Zero, Circularity, Wellbeing
• Capable project manager, coordinating multiple project deliverables
• Good understanding of real estate drivers and sustainability interactions
• Experience in bid work
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• 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 collaborating with contractors and supply chains
• Experience formulating sustainability strategies
• Knowledge of Circular Economy principles
• Salary range: c. £35,000 - £45,000 p.a., depending on experience and seniority
• Remote working (must live within commuting distance to London)
• 25 days' annual leave plus 3 additional days over Christmas (bank holidays excluded)
• Medical cover
• Training opportunities

Availability for online interviews: w/c 9th June

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

We look forward to receiving your application!