An established, multidisciplinary built-environment consultancy is seeking a Principal Sustainability Consultant to play a leading role in delivering high-impact sustainability outcomes across complex projects.
This role offers the opportunity to shape sustainability strategies from early concept through to delivery, influence project teams and clients at a senior level, and contribute to the continued evolution of best practice across the industry. The position sits within a nationally connected sustainability team, with strong regional autonomy and visibility.
Role responsibilities and requirements
Act as sustainability lead on medium to large-scale projects across all design stages, including planning and technical delivery
Lead defined workstreams on complex projects, supporting overall project strategy and delivery
Develop and manage project programmes, resources and delivery plans
Facilitate and lead client and design team workshops, clearly translating technical insight into actionable outcomes
Review, coordinate and quality-assure work produced by others
Deliver and oversee detailed sustainability analysis, including:
Energy performance and compliance modelling
Overheating and thermal comfort assessments
Operational energy and performance-based assessments
Whole life carbon and net-zero strategies
Environmental and wellbeing certifications
Contribute to the development of internal technical knowledge and innovation initiatives
Mentor and support junior consultants, developing capability across the team
Key skills and qualities needed
Strong background in sustainability and building performance consultancy
Proven experience leading projects and managing resources
Advanced energy modelling and performance assessment capability using IES VE
Experience delivering environmental and wellbeing certifications
Whole life carbon assessment experience
Track record of supporting planning submissions and engaging with local authorities
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
Operational energy and performance-based assessment methodologies
Design-for-performance or post-occupancy evaluation approaches
Development of holistic sustainability strategies and frameworks
Circular economy and embodied carbon strategy development
Fee proposal development and/or line management experience
Further information
This role will suit an experienced sustainability consultant looking to operate at a strategic, influential level, with the freedom to shape outcomes, develop others, and contribute to the future direction of sustainability within the built environment.
Professional accreditation or progress towards chartership is expected, alongside a genuine passion for delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.
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