Sustainability Consultant

Overview

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant to join our team based in our Oxford office. You will be part of the broader Sustainability Group, which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country. The Group is an industry leader in sustainability design, construction and building operation, focused on achieving higher standards of environmental sustainability.

• Support development of energy strategies with clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
• Undertake modelling and analysis, including building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation, overheating, embodied carbon of materials and circular economy opportunities.
• Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.) from early design stages through to completion.
• Support the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies.
• Train graduate members of the team and contribute to the development of junior team members.
• Collaborate with other firm members on research and development initiatives to stay at the cutting edge of industry knowledge.
• Engage in industry research, studies and authoring guidance to influence industry practice.

• Experience working within the built environment sector.
• Experience in a sustainability or engineering consultancy, seeking a new challenge at the forefront of the field.
• Degree in an applicable field and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Serious commitment to sustainability.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations Part L, Overheating, TM54, NABERS assessments using IES.
• Expertise in energy strategies and in‑use energy modelling and assessment.
• Experience with BREEAM, HQM, WELL, Fitwel assessments.
• Ability to produce bespoke sustainability charters and planning documents including sustainability statements, energy statements, whole life carbon reports and circular economy statements.
• Experience with whole life carbon assessments using One Click or similar methodologies.
• Understanding of net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon calculations.

• Private medical cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Stock options.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Participation in a nine‑day fortnight scheme and various professional development opportunities.