Principal Sustainability Consultant

Principal Sustainability Consultant - (2027)

Location

Cardiff - Cardiff, CF23 8RD
GB (Primary)

Travel

Job Type

Full Time

Category

Sustainability

Job Description

Principal Sustainability Consultant
South West – Cardiff

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 sustainability, acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, and security 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.

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. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes.

We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects across all sectors. The Sustainability discipline is an industry leader in its approach to sustainable design, construction and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the discipline thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture.

This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole.

Hoare Lea is an award‑winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings.

Hoare Lea were an early adopter of Design for Performance (DfP), taking our pioneer project (Timber Square) to become the UK’s first NABERSUK Design for Performance project to complete the Independent Design Review and score 5
* design reviewed target rating.

With a focus on human‑centred, environmentally sustainable design, Hoare Lea delivered the world’s first workplace fit‑out to achieve both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold. Our clients are industry leading, always striving to achieve the best and to push the boundaries of sustainability.

At Hoare Lea you’ll have the opportunity to not just work on exciting projects but to also engage with the industry. Hoare Lea regularly collaborate with UKGBC, CIBSE and were one of the first to sign up to support the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative.

You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes and gain knowledge across all sectors. With a structured Career Paths Framework, you’ll have a clear understanding of the pathway for advancing your career.

A fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven Principal Sustainability Consultant to join the Sustainability discipline in our Southwest Business Unit. The role is based in our Cardiff office and will be part of our broader Sustainability discipline which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country.

• Act as Discipline (sustainability) Project Lead for medium to large scale projects at all RIBA stages including the delivery of documents to support outline and detailed planning submissions.
• Act as Workstream Lead, taking ownership on delivery, supporting senior team members in project delivery of large scale projects.
• Develop and coordinate…