2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Bournemouth
Hoare Lea, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
About Us
Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy offering intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and beyond.
We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life, ensuring outstanding design and operations that meet community needs.
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone can realise their potential, offering professional development, benefits such as private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
About The Role
As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant you’ll learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills while supporting internal teams to deliver sustainability tasks across projects.
You Will Have The Opportunity To
* Undertake building performance simulation and energy‑related workstreams using a range of modelling approaches, tools and techniques.
* Develop energy strategies with clients to drive sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
* Support the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies where necessary.
* Assist in delivering environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.) from early design stages through to completion.
* Develop an understanding of whole‑life carbon reporting to support clients’ Net Zero Carbon strategies.
* Communicate and engage with clients, design teams and contractors, with opportunities to visit sites during construction phases.
* Participate in the Group’s research and development studies and author industry guidance, contributing to national design commissions and influential bodies.
Why Work For Us?
* Collaborate with the industry’s best across a wide range of built‑environment specialists.
* Work on progressive and exciting projects, experiencing innovative schemes across all sectors.
* Advance your career using our structured Career Paths framework.
About You
To be successful in this role
* Educated to degree level in Engineering, Architecture or the Built Environment.
* Knowledge or awareness of one or more of the following is desirable: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling.
* Appreciation of broader sustainability issues such as governance, reporting, climate change adaptation and behaviour change.
* Enthusiasm for working within a team environment and good communication skills.
* Commitment to sustainability and a dynamic, progressive working style.
How To Apply
To apply, complete a CV profile and submit your application. Please apply only for one location; if you are flexible, you may indicate other preferences which will be confirmed during the telephone interview.
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role. Only candidates already authorised to work in the UK—e.g. British/Irish citizens, EU Settled/Pre‑Settled, ILR holders—will be considered.
Adjustments and accommodations
We welcome requests for adjustments or accommodations to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.
Flexible working
We support healthy work‑life balance and welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, including part‑time, term‑time‑only, and remote work.
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