Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM Qualified)
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Salary: DOE
Location: Birmingham Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
A dynamic and forward-thinking building services consultancy is looking for an experienced BREEAM Assessor to strengthen its expanding Sustainability and Environmental Design team. The company works across a variety of commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, delivering integrated solutions in energy, sustainability and MEP design.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and delivering BREEAM assessments from concept to completion, while also contributing to wider sustainability services including CEEQUAL, HQM, WELL and Fitwel certification. The role also involves Net Zero carbon strategy, Life Cycle and Embodied Carbon assessments, and Post-Occupancy Evaluations to help clients achieve their environmental goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and deliver BREEAM and other sustainability assessments across multiple sectors
2. Produce detailed sustainability and energy reports to support planning and design decisions
3. Collaborate with clients, architects and design teams to provide expert environmental guidance
4. Manage project workload effectively while mentoring and supporting junior team members
Key Skills & Qualifications
5. Licensed BREEAM Assessor with relevant professional memberships
6. Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Building Services or related field
7. Confident communicator with strong organisation and time management skills
8. Team-focused with a proactive approach to problem solving and innovation
9. Working knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM, WELL, LEED, CEEQUAL or HQM
10. Passion for sustainable design and awareness of emerging environmental technologies
11. Full UK driving licence
Benefits
12. Competitive salary and annual review
13. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
14. Contributory pension scheme
15. Generous holiday allowance, including paid office closure over Christmas
16. Funded professional development and study support
17. Early finish on Fridays
18. Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
19. Paid volunteering days and community engagement opportunities
20. Structured career progression framework
21. Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
22. Enhanced parental leave and life assurance cover
This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and sustainability-driven team that partners with high-profile clients to deliver innovative, energy-efficient building solutions and drive positive environmental change.