About the Role
We have a brand-new opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant to join our team based in our Birmingham Office. It’s an exciting time to be part of our broader Sustainability group, which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country. We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects, across all sectors.
Responsibilities
* Support development of energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
* Undertake a range of modelling and analysis, which may include but not be limited to: building performance simulation, operational energy use, energy generation, overheating, embodied carbon of materials, circular economy opportunities.
* Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion.
* Support the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies.
* Support the training of graduate members of the team.
* Contribute to the development of junior team members.
* Work with other members of the firm on research and development initiatives to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.
* Engage directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and author industry guidance.
Qualifications
You are likely to have some knowledge and competence in a selection of the following fields:
* Building Regulations Part L
* TM54
* NABERS assessments using IES
* In‑Use energy modelling and assessment
* BREEAM, HQM, WELL, Fitwel assessments
* Bespoke sustainability charters
* Production of planning documents including sustainability statements, energy statements, whole life carbon reports and circular economy statements
* Whole Life Carbon Assessments – using OneClick or other methodologies
* Net zero carbon strategies and embodied carbon calculations
Required Skills
To be successful in this role you will need:
* Experience working within the built environment sector.
* Already working within a sustainability or engineering consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
* You will bring expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
* You will relish being part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well‑respected firm.
* You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
* Like us, you will be serious about sustainability.
We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes.
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