Regulatory Affairs jobs in United Kingdom

Lewis Davey are excited to be working with a leading sustainability consultancy in seeking a Sustainability Consultant at the Associate or Principal level with a strong focus on energy to join their team in either the Bournemouth or Reading office.This opportunity sits within a dynamic, multidisciplinary sustainability group known for its industry-leading work in sustainable design, construction, and building operation. The team provides strategic sustainability consultancy across a wide range of sectors and is deeply engaged in driving best practices for sustainable development.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery on large-scale sustainability and energy-focused projects for high-profile clients.
• Manage project resources, prioritise team tasks, and coordinate effectively with wider project leads.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Oversee and review work produced by colleagues, ensuring high standards and accuracy.
• Prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and support invoicing processes.
• Conduct and lead client and design team workshops, clearly communicating technical information and strategies.
• Deliver and oversee technical modelling and analysis such as:
  • Embodied carbon calculations
  • Circular economy opportunities
  • Building performance simulations
  • Operational energy assessments
  • On-site energy generation evaluations
  • Overheating and thermal comfort risk assessments
• Develop and deliver integrated sustainability and energy strategies from early design through completion.
• Manage environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.
• Champion net zero and whole life carbon approaches across project portfolios.
• Contribute to internal research and innovation to support continued leadership in the field.

About You:The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, practical consultancy experience, and a passion for advancing sustainability in the built environment. Ideally, they will have:

• Strong knowledge in areas such as:
  • Energy strategy development
  • Building Regulations compliance (e.g. PassivHaus, Part L using IES or Elmhurst)
  • In-use energy assessment
  • Overheating and thermal modelling
  • Net zero carbon planning
  • Supporting planning submissions
• A degree in a relevant sustainability or engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in the built environment sector, ideally within a sustainability or engineering consultancy setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• A drive to make a measurable difference through sustainable solutions.