Sustainability Engineer/ Consultant- London or Bicester

RED Engineering Design; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave rising to 28

Hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Training sponsorship

Healthcare scheme

Job summary

RED Engineering Design is looking for a Sustainability Engineer/Consultant to join our London or Bicester office. The ideal candidate will engage in sustainability assessments, focusing on LEED and BREEAM certifications. Candidates must be experienced in delivering projects, with a strong background in environmental disciplines.

This role emphasizes teamwork and flexibility, providing numerous benefits including hybrid working, generous leave, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 12-18 months' experience with sustainability projects.
• Understanding of UK construction and design processes.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sustainability assessments and certifications.
• Review reports and data analysis for stakeholder meetings.
• Assist with project bids and tender preparation.

Skills

Knowledge of LEED BD+C and BREEAM schemes

Good report writing skills

MS Office applications proficiency

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering/environmental discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tracker Plus

Job description

Sustainability Engineer/ Consultant - London or Bicester

RED is an expanding international M&E consultancy with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. Through our market‑leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment while helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero‑carbon built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, saving clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred on listening to our clients and interacting energetically with project stakeholders, adding value through our people, client‑service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We are now seeking a Sustainability Engineer/Consultant to join our London or Bicester office.

Role Responsibilities

• Making sustainability happen today
• BREEAM and LEED assessments
• Supporting / leading wide‑ranging sustainability appointments under the RIBA Green overlay framework with emphasis on LEED, BREEAM & other certification schemes
• Reviewing evidence/data analysis, issuing reports, meeting minutes, technical reports, presentations and action lists
• Liaising with other offices and delegating work as needed
• Carrying out independent research to support the sustainability team and wider business
• Assisting with project bids and tender preparation and co‑ordination with wider bidding and design teams
• Flexibility to assist the SS&CC team and wider business in meeting business/project deadlines
• ESG data collection and analysis

Role Requirements

• Good working knowledge of LEED BD+C and BREEAM schemes (Required)
• LEED AP and/or BREEAM AP qualifications (Advantage)
• Qualified in or working towards qualifications in WELL, Fitwel, NABERS, ISO 50001/2, ISO 14001 LCEA level 5, EPC, TRUE, DNGB, IES, PAS 2080, LCA etc (Advantageous)
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in engineering / environmental discipline
• 12‑18 months’ experience delivering sustainability projects with external stakeholders
• Understanding of the construction process in the UK
• Understanding of the design & planning process in the UK; experience of interaction with planners is advantageous
• General understanding of Building Services design and industry engineering terms
• Ability to produce high‑quality written reports
• Ability to work to deadlines and budgets
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and to travel to site meetings / inspections
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good knowledge of working online remotely from home using MS Teams, Zoom, Chime, Google Docs etc.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Publisher
• Working knowledge of Tracker Plus and other project collaboration software such as 4projects, ACC, etc.
• Ability to present clearly to design teams, in person and over video calls
• Accuracy/excellent attention to detai
• Working knowledge of QA systems and ISO9001/14001/50001 compliance (advantageous)
• Background in consulting or construction preferred
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy
• Understanding of how to embed sustainability into projects in general and to follow the principles of the Sustainability guidelines of the Group both at work and beyond
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group

Benefits

RED offers a variety of benefits:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
• Holiday purchase and buy‑back scheme
• Hybrid working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme (company‑funded cover dependent on level)
• Non‑contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days / initiatives
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Collaborative teams with mentoring support from talented leaders
• Comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunities employer
• This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions

RED Is a Company Of Tractebel

Business Unit: Tractebel
Division: Tractebel Div2
Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Company Name: RED