Job Description
Job Overview\n A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Cardiff or Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainability work across a wide range of sectors and projects.\n\nThe successful candidate will join a national sustainability group known for its innovative, practical, and forward-thinking approach to sustainable development in the built environment. The team works across all phases of design and construction, delivering strategies that enhance environmental performance and wellbeing.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop holistic sustainability strategies for building and infrastructure projects.\n\nLead environmental and wellbeing assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, and similar frameworks.\n\nDeliver technical modelling and assessments, including:\n\nEnergy modelling using IES VE\n\nEmbodied and whole life carbon assessments using One Click LCA\n\nCircular economy evaluations\n\nBuilding performance simulations (operational energy, overheating, etc.)\n\nAdvise clients on energy and sustainability strategies for both new and existing developments.\n\nMentor junior consultants on project delivery, technical skills, and planning.\n\nContribute to research and innovation initiatives within the technical team.\n\nEngage in industry research, author guidance documents, and support thought leadership efforts.\n\nCandidate Profile\n\nIdeal candidates will have experience and knowledge in several of the following areas:\n\nEnergy modelling experience using IES VE, and other building performance tools (e.g., ApacheHVAC, Part L compliance, NABERS, Passivhaus)\n\nEnvironmental certification schemes (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, Fitwel)\n\nPreparation of sustainability-related planning documents (e.g., energy strategies, sustainability statements, whole life carbon assessments)\n\nEnvironmental Impact Assessments with a focus on climate resilience and carbon emissions\n\nWhole life carbon and embodied carbon experience using One Click LCA\n\nNet zero carbon strategies and circular economy consulting\n\nRelevant experience in the built environment sector, preferably in sustainability or engineering consultancy\n\nDegree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field\n\nThis opportunity offers a generous package and extensive benefits.
There are multiple routes for progression, made possible through support and training, helping to develop you in your career.\n\nIf this is of interest send a message to Ethan williams on linkedIn or reach out on (phone number removed)