Senior Sustainability Consultant

Penguin Recruitment

Remote-friendly
Senior Sustainability Consultant

Bristol | £35,000 - £45,000 | Hybrid



Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our clients highly influential Energy & Sustainability team. From local authorities to universities, and from masterplan developers to hotel chains, our client is proud to be shaping the approach that organisations are taking to decarbonisation and a net-zero future.

My client is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Consultant who is passionate about driving a sustainable, net-zero future, with a focus on developing strategies. You will be part of their collaborative and growing team across the UK, contributing to the development and delivery of a pipeline of exciting and complex projects.



Benefits

  • Inspiring and supportive colleagues who share your passion for sustainability.
  • Recognition for hard work and opportunities for career progression.
  • Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills.
  • A competitive starting salary.
  • Community involvement through our "Stantec in the Community" initiatives.
  • Flexible benefits, including a green lease car scheme.


Day-to-Day

  • Collaborating with clients and project teams to develop and implement sustainability strategies.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
  • Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with sustainability targets.
  • Preparing detailed reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
  • Participating in team meetings and contributing to the development of best practices.
  • Supporting the preparation of proposals and bids for new projects.


Responsibilities

  • Leading the delivery of BREEAM, LCA, WLCA, and LCC projects.
  • Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines.
  • Reviewing project details and developing sustainability targets.
  • Assessing project documentation against sustainability targets and providing feedback or follow-up.
  • Setting up and maintaining BREEAM projects via the project evidence tracker.
  • Communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external team members.
  • Producing detailed reports to provide advice and guidance to clients and project teams.
  • Conducting site visits to review progress against sustainability targets.
  • Monitoring the performance of designated projects and updating the team's project tracker with progress information.
  • Assisting in preparing bids and proposals for new work.
  • Engaging with skills networks to exchange best practices and processes.
  • Attending and contributing to team meetings.


Qualifications

  • A relevant degree, such as BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons), or equivalent/higher.
  • Qualification as a BREEAM Assessor and/or Advisory Professional (AP).
  • A background in building physics, environmental design, environmental science, or sustainability-related disciplines.
  • Working knowledge of building performance modelling techniques.
  • Knowledge of planning, environmental impact assessments, or wider sustainability legislation.
  • Technical ability in building services-related disciplines.
  • Ambition, self-motivation, and enthusiasm for sustainability.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills.
  • A thorough understanding of the construction industry and built environment.
  • Proven ability to manage projects and maintain client relationships.
  • Experience with LCC and LCA/WLCA (OneClick LCA experience is preferable).

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape a sustainable, net-zero future, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of a team that is driving change and making a difference.

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