Sustainability Consultant - Energy

Hoare Lea; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Hoare Lea in Birmingham is recruiting a Sustainability Consultant focused on energy to join our team. You will work in our Sustainability Group, promoting sustainable design, construction, and operation across projects nationwide.

The role offers opportunities to develop energy strategies, perform modelling, and contribute to environmental assessments while growing within a collaborative, innovative culture with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building regulations, overheating, TM54, NABERS and energy modelling using IES.
• Experience with energy strategies, in‑use assessments, and environmental/wellbeing certifications such as BREEAM, HQM, WELL and Fitwel.
• Familiarity with sustainability planning documents, including statements, whole life carbon reports and circular economy statements.
• Experience with whole life carbon assessments, net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon calculations.
• A background in the built environment, ideally within a sustainability or engineering consultancy.
• A relevant degree, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
• A genuine passion for sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of energy strategies with clients to drive sustainability innovation across a range of developments.
• Undertake modelling and analysis, which may include: building performance simulation.
• Assess operational energy use and energy generation.
• Perform overheating assessments and embodied carbon calculations.
• Evaluate circular economy opportunities.
• Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM and similar, from early design stages through to completion.
• Support the development of holistic sustainability strategies.
• Support the training and development of graduate members of the team.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members.
• Work with other members of the firm on research and development initiatives to help us stay at the cutting edge of our industry.
• Contribute to Hoare Lea’s wider industry‑facing work, including research studies and authorship of guidance, where relevant.

Skills

Energy modelling

Sustainability certifications

Whole life carbon

Net zero

Communication

Team collaboration

Sustainability passion

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

IES

Job description

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant focused in energy to join our team based in our Birmingham office.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our broader Sustainability group, which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country.

We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development across a wide range of projects and sectors. Our Sustainability Group is an industry leader in its approach to sustainable design, construction, and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the Group thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture.

This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but also the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Support the development of energy strategies with clients to drive sustainability innovation across a range of developments.
• Undertake modelling and analysis, which may include:
• Building performance simulation
• Operational energy use
• Energy generation
• Overheating assessments
• Embodied carbon of materials
• Circular economy opportunities
• Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM and similar, from early design stages through to completion.
• Support the development of holistic sustainability strategies.
• Support the training and development of graduate members of the team.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members.
• Work with other members of the firm on research and development initiatives to help us stay at the cutting edge of our industry.
• Contribute to Hoare Lea’s wider industry‑facing work, including research studies and authorship of guidance, where relevant.

About you

You are likely to have some knowledge and competence in a selection of the following fields:

• Knowledge of building regulations, overheating, TM54, NABERS and energy modelling using IES
• Experience with energy strategies, in‑use assessments, and environmental/wellbeing certifications such as BREEAM, HQM, WELL and Fitwel
• Familiarity with sustainability planning documents, including statements, whole life carbon reports and circular economy statements
• Experience with whole life carbon assessments, net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon calculations
• A background in the built environment, ideally within a sustainability or engineering consultancy
• A relevant degree, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach
• A genuine passion for sustainability

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact [e-mail].

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

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