2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Leeds
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About Us
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.
About the Role
As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant you’ll have the opportunity to learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills whilst helping internal teams to deliver sustainability tasks for a variety of projects.
Responsibilities
* Undertaking building performance simulation and energy related workstreams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools, and techniques.
* Developing energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
* Supporting the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies, where necessary.
* Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion.
* Develop an understanding and knowledge of whole life carbon reporting to support clients Net Zero Carbon strategies.
* Communicate and engage with clients, design teams and contractors on projects, with opportunities to visit sites during construction phases.
* Involvement in industry research and development studies and authoring industry guidance; opportunity for involvement in national design commissions and other industry bodies.
Why Work For Us?
* You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.
* You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
* You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to 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/awareness of one or more of the following is desirable: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling, etc.
* Appreciation of broader sustainability issues, such as sustainability governance and reporting, sustainability strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
* Be able to work as part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.
* Good communication skills and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
* Demonstrate a serious commitment to sustainability.
How To Apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application. For hints and tips in applying, click here.
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
If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence, or anything else) please let us know.
Flexible working
We are committed to enabling a healthy work-life balance for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their needs, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.
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