Sustainability Consultant (LCA) - London
Ready to make a real impact on the built environment? Join a leading building services and sustainability consultancy as a Sustainability Consultant and become a key player in shaping a greener future for London's developments.
This is an exciting opportunity for a sustainability professional with a passion for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to join a dynamic and growing team. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, delivering crucial advice on whole life carbon, circular economy strategies, and materials performance. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 and a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and collaborating in our London office.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Leading on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) using tools like OneClick LCA or eTool, ensuring compliance with guidance from LETI, RICS, and the GLA.
* Conducting Whole Life Carbon (WLC) analysis for a variety of developments.
* Developing circular economy statements and materials strategies to minimize environmental impact.
* Contributing to planning submissions with detailed sustainability statements and carbon reports.
* Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, from architects to MEP engineers, to embed sustainable practices from a project's inception to its completion.
* Keeping up-to-date with the latest sustainability legislation and best practices, particularly within the UK and London's policy landscape.
* Communicating complex technical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What You'll Bring:
* A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Sustainability, or Engineering).
* Proven experience in conducting LCAs for built environment projects.
* Familiarity with key LCA tools such as OneClick LCA or eTool.
* A strong understanding of UK planning policy and frameworks, including GLA guidance, LETI targets, and the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge.
* Experience working in a consultancy environment, ideally within building services or sustainability.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
* The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Bonus points for:
* Experience with building certification schemes like BREEAM or NABERS UK.
* Knowledge of embodied carbon optioneering.
* Working towards or holding a relevant chartership (e.g., CIBSE or IEMA).
Why Join?
* Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
* Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements.
* Access opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
* Work in a collaborative and innovative team culture.
* Contribute to impactful, meaningful projects that are truly driving positive sustainability outcomes