Senior Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant

£30,000 - £40,000 | Manchester | Hybrid Opportunity

Overview

My market leading client is seeking a mission-driven Sustainability Consultant to join our dynamic team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging, high-profile projects within interdisciplinary studios. These projects span multiple sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, sport, leisure, and residential.

As a Sustainability Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable solutions for the built environment, contributing to a better future while working with a leading global design practice that has been solving problems and creating innovative spaces for over 60 years.

Benefits

My client offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:

Employee profit share scheme.
Tax-efficient smart benefits.
Private medical insurance, life insurance, and sickness insurance.
Interest-free season ticket loans.
Health screening.
Opportunity to buy or swap holidays.
Access to professional development opportunities, including an internal learning platform, CPD events, annual appraisals, and a mentoring scheme.
Regular international and studio-based social, sporting, and charitable events, including month-end socials, hiking clubs, wellbeing webinars, and toolbox talks.

Day-to-Day

Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and deliver sustainability strategies.
Conduct environmental assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
Monitor and report on sustainability performance metrics.
Engage in professional development opportunities, including CPD events, mentoring, and training.
Contribute to reducing the environmental impact of operations and projects.
Participate in studio-based and international events, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sustainability strategies and monitoring frameworks.
Conduct net zero carbon strategies and assessments.
Provide consultancy on NABERS and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks.
Deliver environmental assessments such as LEED, Ska, or WELL Building Standard certifications.
Successfully deliver BREEAM assessments.
Utilise tools such as One Click LCA to assess life cycle impacts.
Reduce the environmental impact of day-to-day operations in line with ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications.
Stay informed on environmental policy, legislative landscapes, and future trajectories to provide expert advice.

Qualifications

Previous experience in providing built-environment-related consultancy and environmental assessments.
Strong understanding of environmental policy, legislation, and its future trajectory.
Proven track record in delivering sustainability assessments and strategies.
Familiarity with tools and certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, Ska, WELL, NABERS, and One Click LCA.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams.

Why Join?

This role offers a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. You will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that make a tangible difference in the world, all while being part of a supportive and innovative team.

Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step