Graduate Sustainability Consultant: Remote & Fast-Track Career

Hoarelea; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

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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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

2.1 degree or above

Tools

BREEAM

WELL

Whole Life Carbon

Energy Modelling

Job description

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.