Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant - Built Environment
Location: Bournemouth or Reading

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

We’rerepresenting a highly respected, national consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, currently seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative sustainability initiatives within a firm widely recognised for leading industry standards in sustainable design, construction, and operation.

With a dedicated Sustainability Group embedded in every office, this role offers the chance to shape the future of sustainable development across a diverse range of high-profile projects and sectors.

The Role:

This varied position offers both project-facing and industry-influencing responsibilities. You’ll be joining a dynamic team with an ambitious, forward-thinking culture focused on delivering outstanding environmental outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering environmental assessments (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, HQM) throughout project lifecycles

• Supporting the development of holistic sustainability strategies for a range of clients

• Conducting modelling and analysis including: embodied carbon, circular economy potential, operational energy, overheating, and more

• Contributing to the development of energy and net zero strategies

• Supporting and mentoring graduate team members

• Participating in R&D initiatives and knowledge-sharing efforts within the wider consultancy network

About You:

We’re looking for someone with hands-on sustainability consultancy experience and the ambition to develop both their own expertise and that of the wider industry.

You’re likely to have experience with some of the following:

• BREEAM, HQM, WELL, Fitwel

• Sustainability and energy planning documentation

• Whole life carbon and circular economy reporting

• Energy modelling using tools such as IES and Elmhurst

• Net zero strategies, dynamic thermal modelling, and in-use energy assessments

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience within the built environment sector

• A relevant degree in sustainability, engineering, or environmental science

• Previous experience in a sustainability or building services consultancy

• A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong communication skills

• Passion for creating meaningful, measurable environmental outcomes

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable development, with exposure to cutting-edge projects and the ability to influence industry standards. Please apply with an up to date CV.