Sustainability Consultant & BREEAM Assessor
Location: Wiltshire | Working Policy: Hybrid | Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Are you motivated to advance sustainability within the built environment? Keen to play a hands‑on role in supporting net zero ambitions and enhancing building performance? This is an excellent opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant & BREEAM Assessor to join our client's expanding Energy & Sustainability team. Based in their Wiltshire office, you'll collaborate closely with MEP and Building Physics specialists on a wide range of impactful projects.
Overview
This position suits an individual who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, applying innovative thinking to deliver practical sustainability outcomes. You'll contribute to improving environmental performance across a variety of sectors, helping shape more sustainable developments.
What's on Offer
* Salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000
* Hybrid working to promote flexibility
* Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
* Involvement in meaningful, sustainability-driven projects
* Supportive and team-oriented culture
Day‑to‑Day Activities
* Partnering with clients and design teams to deliver environmental certifications and sustainability advice
* Producing energy strategies, sustainability reports, and resource efficiency studies
* Coordinating project delivery, including tracking progress and financial performance
* Maintaining and developing client relationships to support repeat business and new opportunities
* Keeping up to date with industry developments and sharing insights internally
* Mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate
* Supporting life cycle and embodied carbon assessments when required
Core Responsibilities
* Leading the delivery of certification processes such as BREEAM and HQM, working alongside project stakeholders
* Contributing to a varied project portfolio across multiple sectors and client types
* Delivering sustainability services including planning support, energy assessments, and water/resource analysis
* Managing projects end‑to‑end, including programme coordination, budget oversight, and reporting
* Assisting with business development activities, including bids and proposal preparation
* Building strong, lasting relationships with clients at both project and strategic levels
* Monitoring changes in legislation and sustainability frameworks, sharing key updates with the team
* Providing guidance and oversight to more junior team members
* Contributing to whole‑life carbon assessments where relevant
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience delivering BREEAM or similar sustainability certifications, achieving strong project outcomes
* Qualified BREEAM Assessor (required), with BREEAM AP seen as an advantage
* Awareness of other frameworks such as HQM, WELL, SKA, Fitwel, CEEQUAL, DREAM, or equivalent
* Good understanding of net zero strategies, LETI guidance, and UK regulatory requirements
* Experience supporting or leading sustainability consultancy services across project stages
* Exposure to embodied carbon or LCA work is beneficial
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across concurrent projects
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Confident communicator, both written and verbal
* Genuine enthusiasm for sustainability and environmental performance
If you're looking to make a real impact in the sustainability space and want to be part of a growing, forward‑thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
Job Info
* Job Title: Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM)
* Company: Penguin Recruitment
* Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
* Posted: Mar 19th 2026
* Closes: Apr 19th 2026
* Sector: Consulting
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
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