2027 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Birmingham
Hoarelea
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Job summary
Hoare Lea is a leading sustainability-focused engineering consultancy in the built environment. This graduate role offers hands-on experience across healthcare, hospitality, retail and residential sectors, with opportunities to contribute to energy modelling and energy strategies from day one.
You will engage in environmental assessments (BREEAM, WELL) and learn about whole life carbon reporting, while benefiting from structured CPD, mentorship and a clear development path toward Chartership.
Qualifications
- 2.1 degree or above in Engineering, Architecture, or Built Environment or similar.
- Appreciation of broader sustainability issues (governance, reporting, strategies, climate adaptation).
- Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Friendly, ambitious and flexible individual.
Responsibilities
- Work on live projects from day one across healthcare, hotels, retail and residential sectors.
- Undertake building performance simulation and energy workstreams using modelling tools.
- Develop energy strategies with clients to drive sustainability innovations.
- Assist in environmental assessments (BREEAM, WELL, HQM) from design to completion.
- Develop understanding of whole life carbon reporting for Net Zero strategies.
- Conduct site surveys and research new technologies.
- Engage in CPD and learning opportunities and support holistic Sustainability Strategies.
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Job description
Birmingham
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 to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.
Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.
- You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built‑environment specialists.
- You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects from day one, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
- You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.
- You’ll be encouraged through our accredited training and development scheme with a dedicated mentor and supervisor, supporting you to Chartership, if you wish.
Being part of one of the UK's largest building engineering consultancies, we benefit from collaborating with some of the best engineers in the business, with access to state‑of‑the‑art technical support, and have the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most high‑profile projects as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Canolfan Pentre Awel in Carmarthen, Multi-Megawatt Data Centre Campus, Oxford North in Oxford, One Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, Gwynfaen in Swansea, and the nature‑based net‑zero neighbourhood of Earls Court in London are examples of some of the amazing projects where we have led the design with other Hoare Lea disciplines.
- Working on live projects from day one - our exciting projects
- In a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels, retail to residential
- Undertaking building performance simulation and energy related workstreams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools, and techniques
- Developing energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments
- Assisting in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion
- Developing an understanding and knowledge of whole life carbon reporting to support clients Net Zero Carbon strategies
- Undertaking site surveys
- Researching ground‑breaking technologies
- Continuous CPD and learning opportunities
- Supporting the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies, where necessary
As well as project‑related work, the Group engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. We hold key positions on national design commissions and influential industry bodies. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of the Group’s work to those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.
Communicating will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be serious about sustainability, and have…
- An expected or achieved 2.1 or above degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Architecture, or the Built Environment, or similar
- An appreciation of broader sustainability issues, such as sustainability governance and reporting, sustainability strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
- Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- A friendly, ambitious and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach
It would be an advantage, but not necessary, if you also had…
- A Masters or other relevant post graduate qualification
- Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry
- Knowledge / awareness of one or more of the following: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality.
- 9-day fortnight scheme
- thriving community groups
- varied social and networking events
- extensive professional and technical development schemes
- private medical cover
- electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- stock options
- 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service)
- flexible and hybrid working
If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence, or anything else) please let us know.
We are committed to enabling a healthy work-life balance for all employees. So, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.
We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more.
- Applications close - 6th November 2026
- Telephone Interviews - November/December 2026
- Selection Event - January/February 2027
- Start Date - September 2027
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