Graduate Sustainability Consultant

2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - London

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About Us

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.

About the Role

As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant you’ll learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills while helping internal teams to deliver sustainability tasks for 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 our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
• Support the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies where necessary.
• Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.) from early design stages through to completion.
• Develop an understanding and knowledge of whole‑life carbon reporting to support clients Net Zero Carbon strategies.
• Communicate and engage with clients, design teams and contractors on projects, with opportunities to visit sites during construction phases.
• Participate in industry research and development studies and author guidance, contributing to national design commissions and influential industry bodies.

Qualifications

• 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, reporting, strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Commitment to sustainability and a dynamic, progressive team culture.

How To Apply

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

We provide adjustments or accommodations for any stage of the recruitment process to support disability or neurodivergence or any other needs. Please let us know if you require any changes.

We are committed to enabling a healthy work‑life balance for all employees. Flexible working arrangements are available, including part‑time, term‑time‑only and remote working.

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