BREEAM Assessor

Sustainability Consultant

Location:

Remote
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

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.

What's Offered

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Desirable:

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