Graduate Sustainability Consultant

2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Bournemouth

Hoare Lea Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We provide intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and beyond.

As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant you’ll learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills while helping internal teams deliver sustainability tasks across a variety of projects.

• Undertake building performance simulation and energy‑related work streams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools, and techniques.
• Develop energy strategies with clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
• Support the development of holistic sustainability strategies where required.
• Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.) from early design stages through to completion.
• Develop an understanding of whole‑life carbon reporting to support clients’ Net Zero Carbon strategies.
• Communicate and engage with clients, design teams and contractors, with opportunities to visit sites during construction phases.
• Participate in the Group’s research, development studies and industry guidance work, and represent the firm on national design commissions and influential industry bodies.

• You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built‑environment specialists.
• You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, experiencing innovative schemes across all sectors.
• You’ll advance your career on your own terms, thanks to structured career paths.

• Educated to degree level in Engineering, Architecture or the Built Environment.
• Knowledge or awareness of one or more of the following is desirable: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling.
• Appreciation of broader sustainability issues, such as governance and reporting, climate‑change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Commitment to sustainability.

To apply, simply complete a CV profile and submit your application. Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role; only candidates already authorised to work in the UK will be considered.

If there are adjustments or accommodations we can put in place to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please let us know.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including part‑time, term‑time‑only and remote working.

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