Sustainability Consultant

BREEAM ASSESSOR

Location:

Luton
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Hours:

Full-time, permanent

Penguin Recruitment are a representing a fast-growing, multidisciplinary consultancy within the built environment who are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join its expanding energy and sustainability division.

• Structured training and development programme with clear progression milestones.
• Fully remote working, with optional in-person meet-ups.
• Company-provided equipment (laptop, phone).
• Private medical insurance.
• Professional memberships covered (IES, Elmhurst, CIBSE).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Quarterly team days and industry events in London.
• Excellent long-term career growth opportunities, including leadership roles as the team expands.

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations and produce EPCs for domestic and non-domestic buildings.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions, including London Plan and regional compliance.
• Conduct Overheating Assessments aligned with TM59 and TM52.
• Support or lead on Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments and Circular Economy Statements.
• Undertake daylight and sunlight modelling for residential and mixed-use schemes.
• Assist with Decarbonisation Reports and Net Zero Strategies for large commercial estates.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, architects, and design teams, providing clear technical advice.
• Support development of internal processes, templates, and methodologies.
• Mentor junior assessors and contribute to building the future sustainability division.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or similar software (SAP/SBEM/TM59/TM52).
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations Part L and relevant energy compliance standards.
• Experience preparing Energy Statements for planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• BREEAM experience (Assessor or AP) - training and requalification supported.
• Familiarity with One Click LCA, TM54, or ESOS energy auditing.
• Experience with Whole Life-Cycle Carbon or Decarbonisation reporting.
• Knowledge of daylight/sunlight or natural ventilation modelling.

Interested in this or any other Sustainability and Energy roles, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position