BREEAM Assessor - Sustainability Consultant
Birmingham (Hybrid)
£35,000 - £45,000 + benefits
A growing building services and sustainability consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced BREEAM Assessor to join its expanding Environmental & Sustainability Services Team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, combining flexibility with meaningful project work.
The consultancy provides MEP design, energy strategy, and sustainability advice for clients across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on low-carbon, high-performance buildings.
The Role
As a BREEAM Assessor, you will be responsible for managing and delivering assessments across all project stages. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide expert sustainability advice and contribute to planning submissions, client reports, and certification processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and deliver BREEAM assessments (New Construction, Refurbishment, and Fit-Out) from early design through to certification
Coordinate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to collect and review compliance evidence
Prepare and submit sustainability statements and BREEAM reports for planning
Support the wider sustainability team with related services such as embodied carbon reporting, ESG advice, and energy strategy input
Keep up to date with the latest BREEAM standards, UK policy developments, and best practices in sustainable constructionRequirements:
Licensed BREEAM Assessor with demonstrable experience delivering assessments in the built environment
Strong knowledge of environmental assessment methodologies and UK planning requirements
Experience working in a consultancy environment (ideally within building services or sustainability)
Confident in client-facing roles and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with other sustainability frameworks (e.g., WELL, LEED, Passivhaus) is an advantageBenefits:
Very competitive salary
Flexible working arrangements
Contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance (including office closure over the Christmas period not taken from leave entitlement)
Study/professional qualification assistance
Early Finish Fridays (2pm)
Death in service benefit
Employee assistance programme
Paid time off to volunteer in the community
Fully supported professional career progression pathway
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
Company EV salary sacrifice schemeIf you are interested in this position, please send your cv to