Sustainability/ESG Consultant – Renewable Energy

Everoze; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy consultancy is seeking a Sustainability/ESG Consultant in the UK. The role calls for experienced professionals to deliver sustainability advice to lenders and investors, focusing on ESG due diligence and climate assessments. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least five years' experience in a consultancy or financial setting. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options, ideal for those passionate about driving meaningful change in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Pension scheme

Annual profit share

Route to company ownership

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in ESG due diligence within consultancy or financial institutions.
• Experience in renewable energy transactions and climate risk assessments.
• Deep understanding of ESG frameworks and risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainability consultancy to lenders and investors in the UK & Ireland.
• Support business development and mentor junior consultants.
• Conduct ESG due diligence and climate risk assessments.

Skills

ESG Due Diligence

Climate risk assessments

Business development

Report writing

Client relationship management

Education

MSc in Sustainability / Environmental Sciences

Job description

We’re excited to be hiring an experienced Sustainability/ESG Consultant with a focus on renewable energy.

In particular, we are looking for an ESG professional with experience of working within consultancy or financial institutions. You’ll join a dynamic, international team with strong due-diligence and sustainability services in the UK and Europe with ambitions to grow into emerging markets.

Salary: Competitive basic salary, pension scheme, annual profit share, route to company ownership

Deadline for applications: 11th January 2026.

Location: UK – Bristol/ Brighton/ Glasgow office (with opportunity for hybrid working).

Hours: Full time, open to part-time (minimum 4 days per week)

Everoze offers something unique

Clean energy infrastructure is reshaping our world – and Everoze is committed to making sure this truly delivers positive impact. Consulting on major renewable projects, our sustainability team works to ensure these developments align with broader sustainability principles – protecting ecosystems, choosing humane supply chains, and driving genuine social and environmental benefit. We’re known for turning complex challenges into practical advice, enabling projects to do good while doing well commercially.

At Everoze, we do things differently. There are no bosses and no rigid hierarchy. You’ll chart your own course, supported by a team that values partnership, quality and entrepreneurship. We’re employee‑owned, we share profits, and salaries are transparent within Everoze. Everoze isn’t for everyone, but if you’re looking for autonomy, responsibility, and a chance to lead meaningful change, it could be the right place for you.

Your role

As a Sustainability Specialist, You’ll Provide Sustainability And Commercial Consultancy To Lenders, Investors, And Renewable‑energy Developers In The UK & Ireland, And Support Our Core Markets In France, Spain, Portugal And Germany. Specific Activities Include:

• ESG Due Diligence
• Climate risk assessments
• Equator Principle reviews
• Human rights impact assessments
• Business development
• Developing and mentoring junior consultants

Everoze’s sustainability services are a growing and important part of the business. You will be encouraged to help expand and develop the team and our services and pursue new ideas. We encourage you to take ownership of your development and career.

Ethos

• You share our core beliefs of entrepreneurship, partnership and quality
• You are self‑motivated and will take advantage of the autonomy to shape your own career
• You want to use your skills to change our energy system for the better

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• MSc in Sustainability / Environmental Sciences or similar relevant degree
• At least 5 years experience of undertaking ESG due diligence within a consultancy firm or in‑house team within a financial institution
• Experience of working on renewable energy transactions (project finance / acquisitions)
• Deep knowledge of environmental (e.g., carbon, biodiversity), social (e.g., labor, human rights), and governance (e.g., board practices, anti‑corruption) risks
• Experience undertaking or appraising climate risk assessments
• Knowledge of global ESG frameworks (Equator Principles, TCFD, ISSB, SFDR, GRI)
• Ability to deliver clear and concise reports to clients highlighting ESG risk, impacts and potential mitigation strategies

Soft Skills Required For The Position

• Comfortable working on projects with evolving scopes, in the context of competing priorities and managing client deadlines
• Capable of determining investment implications of ESG risks
• Staying up-to-date with ESG trends, regulations and best practices
• Track record of developing and building lasting client relationships
• Able to write clear, concise and accurate reports in English

Nice-to-haves, But Not Essential

• Membership of a relevant professional institution (Such as Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals)
• Experience in other European and worldwide markets
• Additional language skills (desirable: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian)

How to apply

We’re committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive workplace. To help reduce bias in our hiring process, we only accept applications through the Applied platform. Instead of just sending a CV, you’ll answer a few short questions that give you a chance to show us your skills and how you think. We’re interested in the real you, not the AI version, so please draw on your own experiences where you can.

To make an application, please follow this link: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/hulcexgloa

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