Senior Sustainability Consultant

Description

Our client, a leading multidisciplinary engineering and sustainability consultancy, is currently seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join their growing team in either Cardiff or Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions across a diverse range of high-impact projects.

The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking sustainability group, recognised for its leadership in sustainable design, construction, and operational strategies across the built environment. This team thrives on technical excellence, research-led thinking, and a collaborative, people-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities Develop and lead integrated sustainability strategies across a variety of projects.Manage and deliver environmental and wellbeing assessments including BREEAM, WELL, HQM, and others, from early-stage design through to project completion.Undertake technical modelling and assessments, such as embodied carbon, operational energy use, building performance simulation, and overheating risk.Support the creation of energy and sustainability strategies that challenge norms and drive innovation.Guide and mentor junior team members in technical delivery and project planning.Contribute to internal research and development programmes to maintain the team's position at the forefront of sustainability consultancy.Engage with wider industry through thought leadership, research contributions, and development of best practice guidance. Desired Experience and Knowledge Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and experience in some of the following:

Energy and Building Performance

Energy performance modelling (e.g. ApacheHVAC, IES, NABERS, Part L, Passivhaus)Overheating and thermal comfort analysisNet zero carbon planning and energy strategiesEnvironmental Assessment and Planning Support

BREEAM, WELL, HQM, Fitwel certificationsPreparation of sustainability and energy statements for planningWhole life carbon assessments and circular economy principlesTechnical Tools & Methodologies

Use of OneClick LCA or similar tools for embodied carbonClimate resilience and climate change assessments within Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Candidate Profile A degree in a sustainability, environmental, engineering, or related discipline.Experience working in the built environment, ideally within a sustainability or engineering consultancy.Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.Passionate about delivering practical, sustainable design solutions and effecting meaningful change.

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