Sustainability Consultant

Boylan Consulting; Kells; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Professional Development

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Boylan Consulting is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join our team in Ireland. This role covers life-cycle assessment, carbon management, sustainability and environmental compliance across a range of sectors, from project inception through to delivery and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' relevant experience, work independently, manage multiple projects and deadlines, liaise confidently with clients and regulators, and contribute to the continued development of

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, LCA or related field.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confidently liaise with clients and regulators.
• Education: BSc in Environmental Science or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Perform Life-Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) for buildings and infrastructure.
• Utilize LCA software (e.g., INDICATE) and BIM models to optimise embodied carbon.
• Prepare technical reports and carbon assessments in line with standards.
• Support clients to reduce environmental and carbon impacts through design and material optimisation.
• Contribute to decarbonisation planning and sustainability assessments.
• Apply ISO 14040/14044, EN 15978, and RICS WLCA guidance.

Skills

Life-Cycle Assessment

Whole Life Carbon

Carbon management

GHG Protocol

Communication

Education

BSc in Environmental Science

Tools

INDICATE

BIM/Revit

Job description

At Boylan Consulting we are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join our team.

This is a varied technical and client-facing role, supporting projects across life-cycle assessment, carbon management, sustainability and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will work across a range of sectors, providing practical and technically robust environmental solutions to clients from project inception through to delivery and compliance.

We are looking for a professional with 5 years’ relevant experience who can work independently, manage multiple projects and deadlines, liaise confidently with clients and regulators, and contribute to the continued development of company’s sustainability and environmental services.

At Boylan Consulting, we offer:

• 1) Continuing Professional Development
• 3) A friendly working environment

About the available position:

• Location: Unit 33, Kells Business Park, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 Y466
• Education:BSc in Environmental Science or similar field.
• Type of Position: Permanent full-time position
• Experience: Minimum 5 years

Key responsibilities & Duties:

The successful candidate will be responsible for range of technical and project activities, including

• Undertaking Life-Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Working with EPDs, BIM models, Bills of Quantities and LCA software to calculate and optimise embodied carbon.
• Preparation of technical reports, carbon assessments and sustainability documentation in accordance with relevant standards and methodologies.
• Supporting clients in understanding and reducing environmental and carbon impacts through design and material optimisation.
• Supporting clients with carbon reduction strategies, decarbonisation planning and sustainability assessments.
• Experience in undertaking embodied carbon and whole-life carbon assessments together with a strong understanding of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies.
• Working knowledge of recognised standards and industry guidance, including ISO 14040/14044, EN 15978 and the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment.
• Experience using INDICATE or similar LCA/carbon assessment software
• Experience working with BIM/Revit models, Bills of Quantities and EPD databases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of GHG Protocol, ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability standards.