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Senior Sustainability Consultant, bristol
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Client:
BSV Recruitment Ltd
Location:
bristol, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
14.08.2025
Expiry Date:
28.09.2025
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Job Description:
About the Role & Practice
Join an established and forward-thinking building services consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering technically robust and environmentally responsible design solutions. Based in central Bristol, this consultancy has a growing sustainability team and an expanding portfolio of high-performance building projects across commercial, education, residential, and healthcare sectors.
With an integrated approach to MEP and sustainability design, theyre committed to driving innovation in low-energy buildings and helping clients achieve meaningful carbon and energy reductions. Youll be working in a collaborative, agile, and friendly studio environmentsupported by chartered engineers and building physics specialistswhere your ideas and leadership can make a tangible impact.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant who wants to shape sustainable design from concept through to post-occupancy, with a team that values technical rigour and creativity in equal measure.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of sustainability and energy strategies for planning, compliance, and design development stages
* Use advanced dynamic simulation modelling tools (e.g., IES VE, TAS, DesignBuilder) to assess thermal comfort, overheating (TM52/TM59), daylight, ventilation, and energy performance
* Develop high-quality Sustainability and Energy Statements for planning and regulatory compliance (e.g., Part L, EPCs, SAP/SBEM)
* Conduct building physics analysis and advise on passive design measuressolar control, insulation, natural ventilation, and thermal mass strategies
* Oversee renewable energy feasibility studies, including carbon impact and cost-benefit assessments
* Support and coordinate BREEAM assessments, including evidence gathering, strategy alignment, and client communication
* Collaborate closely with internal MEP engineers and external architects, planners, and clients to embed sustainability at the heart of each project
* Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of tools and methodologies
Required Skills and Experience
* Strong technical expertise in sustainability and building physics within a consultancy environment
* Proficiency in thermal modelling software (e.g., IES VE, TAS, DesignBuilder) and knowledge of TM52, TM59, CIBSE Guides, Part L, SAP/SBEM
* Experience writing energy and sustainability strategies for planning and building control
* Understanding of UK Building Regulations, carbon policy, and sustainable building certification frameworks
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills
* Collaborative mindset and ability to engage with design teams and clients
Desirable Skills
* Low Carbon Energy Assessor (LCEA) accreditation
* BREEAM AP or BREEAM Assessor
* Experience delivering net zero carbon and whole-life carbon assessments
* Knowledge of NABERS UK, WELL, or LEED would be beneficial
Whats on Offer
* Competitive salary, tailored to experience
* Opportunities for further accreditation and CPD
* Flexible working and supportive team environment
* High-quality, design-led project portfolio across the UK
* A chance to lead sustainable change in a well-respected and growing consultancy
If you think this job could be for you or someone you know, please get in touch today. We would love to hear from you!
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