Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant - Energy

Job Description

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.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. 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, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

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

We have a brand‑new opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant or Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our team, based in either Bristol, Plymouth or Exeter. It’s an exciting time to be part of our broader Sustainability discipline which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country.

We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects across all sectors.

Our 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.

• Support senior team members on large scale projects and take ownership of energy work streams.
• Support or lead workshops with Clients and design teams and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Support the training of junior members of the team e.g. in workstream delivery, consultancy and project planning.
• Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but not be limited to:
  • Building performance simulation – e.g. CIBSE TM54, NABERS
  • Building Regulations Compliance, i.e. Part L
  • Thermal comfort and overheating assessments
  • Parametric design analysis / scenario modelling
  • Appraisals for environmental assessments such as BREEAM, e.g. Passive Design or LZC study
• Support the development of energy and sustainability strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on new and existing developments.
• Support the drive towards realising net zero whole life carbon in our projects.
• Work within the Technical Excellence programme on research and development initiatives to allow us to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.
• Engage directly with industry, undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance.

You are likely to have some knowledge and competence in a selection of the following fields:

• Building performance modelling:
  • Building Regulations Part L
  • NABERS UK Design for Performance
  • In‑use energy assessment e.g. CIBSE TM54, Passivhaus
  • Dynamic modelling for thermal comfort and overheating
  • BREEAM credit appraisals
• Energy strategies
• Net Zero carbon appraisals

• Advanced energy performance modelling competencies, i.e. ApacheHVAC
• Sustainability strategy development
• Environmental or…