Sustainability Consultant - Certifications

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainable real estate is seeking a Sustainability Consultant in Woking. This full-time hybrid role requires experience in delivering Green Building Certification services and managing sustainability projects. The candidate will work closely with clients to enhance environmental outcomes and drive real estate towards Net Zero principles. Excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of sustainability certifications like BREEAM and LEED are essential for success in this position.

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’ work experience in consultancy.
• Experience with sustainability certification schemes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver green building certification services.
• Coordinate multiple deliverables with project coordination.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on sustainability topics.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Research

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

MSc or BSc degree

Tools

One Click LCA

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04.06.2025

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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, but 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 is a "Project Coordinator" and requires the competence to coordinate multiple deliverables, either directly or in cooperation 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 (whether 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 programs
• Ability to quickly assess barriers to success and identify how to overcome these
• Client facing, excellent communicator and capable of presenting and discussing a range of topics including: Net Zero, Circularity, Wellbeing
• Capable project manager, coordinating multiple deliverables on each project
• Good understanding of real estate commercial drivers and the interactions with sustainability
• Capable of doing bid work
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Good attention to detail and meticulous approach to assessment
• Understanding of Net Zero Carbon, NABERS and wider ESG principles
• Experience undertaking planning submissions, in particular in alignment with GLA requirements
• Licensed SKA Assessor (training can be provided)
• Qualified as LEED, Fitwel, WELL, BREEAM In-Use, BREEAM AP
• Experience carrying out LCA and LCC using One Click LCA
• Experience working with contractors and supply chains
• Experienced formulating sustainability strategies
• Knowledge of Circular Economy principles
• c. £35,000 - 45,000 p.a. dependent on experience and seniority level
• Remote working (needs to live within commuting distance to London)
• 25 days' annual leave per year (bank holidays excluded) plus 3 days additional annual leave over the Christmas period
• Medical cover
• Training

Availability for on-line interviews: w/c 9th June

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

We look forward to receiving your application!