Job Description
Sustainability Consultant
£30,000 - £40,000 | Manchester | Hybrid Opportunity
Overview
My market leading client is seeking a mission-driven Sustainability Consultant to join our dynamic team in Manchester. This is a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging, high-profile projects within interdisciplinary studios. These projects span multiple sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, sport, leisure, and residential.
As a Sustainability Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable solutions for the built environment, contributing to a better future while working with a leading global design practice that has been solving problems and creating innovative spaces for over 60 years.
Benefits
My client offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:
* Employee profit share scheme.
* Tax-efficient smart benefits.
* Private medical insurance, life insurance, and sickness insurance.
* Interest-free season ticket loans.
* Health screening.
* Opportunity to buy or swap holidays.
* Access to professional development opportunities, including an internal learning platform, CPD events, annual appraisals, and a mentoring scheme.
* Regular international and studio-based social, sporting, and charitable events, including month-end socials, hiking clubs, wellbeing webinars, and toolbox talks.
Day-to-Day
* Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and deliver sustainability strategies.
* Conduct environmental assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
* Monitor and report on sustainability performance metrics.
* Engage in professional development opportunities, including CPD events, mentoring, and training.
* Contribute to reducing the environmental impact of operations and projects.
* Participate in studio-based and international events, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement sustainability strategies and monitoring frameworks.
* Conduct net zero carbon strategies and assessments.
* Provide consultancy on NABERS and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks.
* Deliver environmental assessments such as LEED, Ska, or WELL Building Standard certifications.
* Successfully deliver BREEAM assessments.
* Utilise tools such as One Click LCA to assess life cycle impacts.
* Reduce the environmental impact of day-to-day operations in line with ISO 14001 and 50001 certifications.
* Stay informed on environmental policy, legislative landscapes, and future trajectories to provide expert advice.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in providing built-environment-related consultancy and environmental assessments.
* Strong understanding of environmental policy, legislation, and its future trajectory.
* Proven track record in delivering sustainability assessments and strategies.
* Familiarity with tools and certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, Ska, WELL, NABERS, and One Click LCA.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams.
Why Join?
This role offers a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. You will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that make a tangible difference in the world, all while being part of a supportive and innovative team.
Sound interesting? Apply now to take the next step!
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