Sustainability Consultant - LCA

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking a talented Sustainability Consultant focused on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in London. The role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, advise clients on carbon strategies, and develop internal methodologies. Applicants should have a relevant degree, proficiency in LCA tools, and knowledge of UK carbon reduction frameworks. Benefits include hybrid working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus

Professional development funding

Cycle to work scheme

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field with proficiency in LCA tools.
• Strong knowledge of UK Net Zero and carbon reduction frameworks.
• Experience with environmental assessments like BREEAM, WELL, LEED is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Life Cycle Assessments for various projects.
• Advise on carbon strategies and circular economy principles.
• Prepare technical reports and liaise with design teams.

Skills

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Sustainability frameworks

Technical report preparation

Education

Degree in sustainability, environmental science, architecture, engineering, or related field

Tools

OneClick LCA

Job description

Overview

Sustainability Consultant - LCA – London – £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking a talented and driven Sustainability Consultant with a strong focus on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to join their growing London-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable design and innovation, contributing to high-impact projects across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for a range of building and infrastructure projects
• Advise clients on whole life carbon, embodied carbon strategies, and circular economy principles
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and guidance documents
• Liaise with design teams, developers, and contractors to embed sustainability at early design stages
• Contribute to the development of internal methodologies and tools related to LCA and sustainability reporting
• Support wider sustainability consultancy services, such as BREEAM, WELL, and carbon footprinting, as required

Qualifications

• A degree in sustainability, environmental science, architecture, engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in OneClick LCA
• Strong knowledge of UK Net Zero and carbon reduction frameworks, including LETI, RIBA, and GLA requirements
• Experience with wider environmental assessments (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, LEED) is advantageous

Benefits

• Hybrid working model - typically 2-3 days in the London office, with flexibility to work remotely
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days
• Private healthcare and mental health support, including employee assistance programme
• Generous pension scheme with company contributions
• Annual performance bonus and salary review
• Professional development funding, including support for chartership and industry certifications (e.g. IEMA, CIBSE, RICS)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Regular team socials, networking events, and knowledge-sharing workshops
• The opportunity to work on high-profile sustainable design projects across the UK and international

If you are interested in this Sustainability Consultant - LCA role, please send your cv to (url removed)