Sustainability Technician

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About Us
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. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring designs are outstanding and operations meet community needs.

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can realize their potential. Joining Hoare Lea means access to knowledge enrichment, wellbeing support, and a welcoming atmosphere. Benefits include a 9-day fortnight, community groups, social events, professional development, private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Our goal is to help everyone develop their skills, give their best, and enjoy their work.

About The Role
We have an exciting entry-level opportunity for a Sustainability Technician in our Bournemouth or Reading office. Our Sustainability Group is a leader in sustainable design, construction, and building operation, focusing on environmental standards and innovative, ambitious work culture.

Hoare Lea has achieved milestones like the world's first workplace fit-out to attain both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold. We work with industry-leading clients who aim for excellence and sustainability.

You will have the chance to work on innovative projects, engage with industry initiatives like UKGBC, CIBSE, and the Building Services Engineers Declare, and follow a clear career progression path.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with project teams on multidisciplinary projects to deliver sustainable, cost-effective solutions.
• Perform modelling and analysis, including embodied carbon, circular economy, building performance simulation, energy use, and overheating.
• Assist in environmental assessments (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, HQM) from early design to completion.

About You
To succeed, you should have:

• Education to A Level or ongoing Level 3 involvement.
• GCSEs (Grade 5/6 or above) in English, Maths, Physics, or Geography.
• Enthusiasm, ambition, and creativity.
• Teamwork skills. Our teams are the foundation of our success.
• Self-motivation and dedication.
• A long-term career aspiration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to learn digital engineering and modelling software like IES, AutoCAD, and REVIT.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork.
• A serious interest in sustainability.

How To Apply
Complete a CV profile and submit your application or contact bryonydreaning@hoarelea.com for more info. Shortlisted candidates will have an introductory call, followed by a panel interview via Teams or in person.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction