Lewis Davey are excited to be working with a leading sustainability consultancy in seeking a Sustainability Consultant at the Associate or Principal level with a strong focus on energy to join their team in either the Bournemouth or Reading office. This opportunity sits within a dynamic, multidisciplinary sustainability group known for its industry-leading work in sustainable design, construction, and building operation. The team provides strategic sustainability consultancy across a wide range of sectors and is deeply engaged in driving best practices for sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead delivery on large-scale sustainability and energy-focused projects for high-profile clients.
Manage project resources, prioritise team tasks, and coordinate effectively with wider project leads.
Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
Oversee and review work produced by colleagues, ensuring high standards and accuracy.
Prepare fee proposals, manage budgets, and support invoicing processes.
Conduct and lead client and design team workshops, clearly communicating technical information and strategies.
Deliver and oversee technical modelling and analysis such as:
Embodied carbon calculations
Circular economy opportunities
Building performance simulations
Operational energy assessments
On-site energy generation evaluations
Overheating and thermal comfort risk assessments
Develop and deliver integrated sustainability and energy strategies from early design through completion.
Manage environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.
Champion net zero and whole life carbon approaches across project portfolios.
Contribute to internal research and innovation to support continued leadership in the field.
About You:
The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, practical consultancy experience, and a passion for advancing sustainability in the built environment. Ideally, they will have:
Strong knowledge in areas such as:
Energy strategy development
Building Regulations compliance (e.g. PassivHaus, Part L using IES or Elmhurst)
In-use energy assessment
Overheating and thermal modelling
Net zero carbon planning
Supporting planning submissions
A degree in a relevant sustainability or engineering discipline.
Proven experience in the built environment sector, ideally within a sustainability or engineering consultancy setting.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
A drive to make a measurable difference through sustainable solutions.