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We are working with a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a Principal Sustainability Consultant to join their growing sustainability team in Cardiff. This is a senior, client-facing role offering the opportunity to lead complex projects across the built environment and play a key role in shaping sustainability strategy and delivery.
Role This is a varied and influential position suited to an experienced sustainability professional who enjoys combining technical leadership with project and team management. The successful candidate will take ownership of sustainability delivery on medium to large-scale projects across all RIBA stages, while also supporting wider team development.
Key responsibilities Acting as Sustainability Discipline Project Lead on medium to large projects, including supporting outline and detailed planning submissions
Leading sustainability workstreams on major projects, supporting senior leadership on delivery
Developing and coordinating project programmes and resource plans
Leading client and design team workshops, clearly communicating technical and strategic sustainability advice
Delegating, managing, and reviewing technical work produced by junior team members
Delivering and overseeing a range of technical sustainability assessments, including:
Energy performance modelling (Part L, Part O, thermal comfort, operational energy)
BREEAM and other environmental and wellbeing certifications (e.g. HQM, WELL)
Energy strategies to support planning and design development
Whole life carbon assessments and Net Zero carbon strategies
Contributing to internal technical excellence initiatives to maintain industry-leading capability
Mentoring and developing junior consultants in technical delivery and project management
Required Experience & Core Competencies Applicants are not expected to cover every area below, but should demonstrate depth in key focus areas and a willingness to broaden expertise.
Essential experience includes:
Energy and building performance consultancy, including advanced simulation work
Building Regulations Part L (Elmhurst and/or IES)
Part O and thermal comfort assessments
Proven experience leading projects and managing resources
Experience mentoring and developing junior consultants
Delivery of environmental and wellbeing certifications (e.g. BREEAM, HQM, WELL) at design and post-construction stages
Whole life carbon assessments, ideally using platforms such as One Click LCA
Experience supporting successful planning applications and working with local authorities
Desirable Experience Operational energy modelling (e.g. CIBSE TM54, NABERS UK, Passivhaus / PHPP)
Development of holistic sustainability strategies and implementation plans
Environmental impact assessment related to climate change and carbon
Circular economy statements
Fee proposal development
Line management experience
About You Currently operating at Principal level (or equivalent) within sustainability consultancy
Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline with a strong technical foundation
Professionally registered and working towards Chartership (Chartership advantageous)
Confident leading workshops and engaging with multidisciplinary design teams
Strong communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Motivated by delivering genuinely impactful sustainability outcomes
This role offers the opportunity to join a respected consultancy at the forefront of
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