2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Exeter
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About Us
Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability.
About The Role
As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant you’ll have the opportunity to learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills whilst helping internal teams to deliver sustainability tasks for a variety of projects.
You Will Have The Opportunity To
* Undertake building performance simulation and energy‑related workstreams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools, and techniques.
* Develop energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
* Support the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies, where necessary.
* Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc.) from early design stages through to completion.
* Develop an understanding and knowledge of whole‑life carbon reporting to support clients Net Zero Carbon strategies.
* Communicate and engage with clients, design teams and contractors on projects, with opportunities to visit sites during construction phases.
* As well as project‑related work, the Group engages directly with industry undertaking research and development studies, and authoring industry guidance. The role also presents the opportunity for involvement in this aspect of the Group’s work to those keen to have a direct influence on the industry.
Why Work For Us?
* Collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built‑environment specialists.
* Be part of progressive and exciting projects across all sectors.
* Advance your career on your own terms through our structured Career Paths framework.
About You
* Educated to degree level in Engineering, Architecture or the Built Environment.
* Knowledge or awareness of one or more of the following is desirable: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling.
* Appreciation of broader sustainability issues such as sustainability governance and reporting, sustainability strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
* Good communication skills and enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
* Serious commitment to sustainability.
How To Apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application. Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this graduate role. Only candidates already authorised to work in the UK—e.g. British/Irish citizens, EU Settled/Pre‑Settled, ILR holders—will be considered.
Adjustments and Accommodations
If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Flexible Working
We are committed to enabling a healthy work‑life balance for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to suit their particular needs and lifestyle, including part‑time, term‑time‑only and remote working.
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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