Job Description
Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant - Energy Focus\n\n£55,000 - £68,000\n\nCTJ77\n Location: Bournemouth or Reading\n \n A leading UK engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant (Energy) to join its thriving team in Bournemouth or Reading. This consultancy is known for its human-centric and environmentally conscious approach, delivering intelligent, sustainable design solutions across a wide range of projects in the built environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead and deliver complex sustainability and energy projects across multiple sectors\nManage project teams, set priorities, and report on resourcing needs\nMentor junior consultants and review technical outputs\nSupport fee proposal preparation, budgeting, and invoicing\nConduct modelling and analysis, including:\nOperational energy use\nEmbodied carbon and circular economy strategies\nBuilding performance simulation\nOn-site energy generation\nOverheating and thermal comfort assessments\nOversee the development of sustainability and energy strategies\nLead delivery of environmental assessments such as BREEAM, WELL, and HQMThe ideal Principal/Associate Consultant will have experience in:\n\nEnergy strategies and low-carbon building design\nBuilding Regulations Part L assessments (e.g., using Elmhurst, IES)\nThermal modelling and overheating risk analysis\nIn-use energy modelling and performance gap analysis\nSupport for planning applications with environmental input\nNet-zero carbon strategy developmentBenefits: \n\nHybrid working options (office and home-based flexibility)\nFlexible working hours\nUp to 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)\nAdditional leave purchase scheme\nEnhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave\nPrivate medical insurance\nMental health support and employee assistance programme (EAP)\nCycle to Work scheme\nWellbeing initiatives and resources\nCompetitive salary with regular reviews\nElectric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme\nPension scheme\nLife assurance and income protection\nDiscretionary bonus schemes (dependent on role/level)\nShare options (or equity participation for senior positions)\nStructured career development pathways\nAccess to in-house training, CPD events, and technical development\nSponsorship for professional qualifications (e.g., CEng, BREEAM, WELL AP)\nRecognition and long-service awardsIf you are interested in this role, please send your CV to or call Callum (phone number removed)