NSB Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading consultancy to appoint a Principal Consultant to their growing Sustainability team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role on high-profile projects, supporting clients in achieving ambitious environmental goals and delivering measurable outcomes for a low-carbon future.
As Principal Consultant, you will combine technical expertise with excellent project management skills, building trusted client relationships, guiding design teams, and mentoring colleagues to develop their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading day-to-day project management across major client assignments.
* Undertaking detailed carbon modelling and driving the development of this discipline.
* Facilitating workshops and technical meetings with clients and design teams.
* Preparing proposals and costings for large, complex schemes.
* Acting as the primary client contact, ensuring clear communication on progress, budgets, and risks.
* Supporting and mentoring colleagues through coaching, guidance, and delegation.
* Managing your own workload and that of direct reports.
* Contributing to business development and client presentations.
We are seeking a Chartered sustainability professional with:
* Strong expertise in carbon modelling (ideally using OneClick).
* Experience in planning-related reporting for whole life carbon and circular economy (e.g. GLA).
* Detailed embodied carbon and materials knowledge to support reduction and circular economy strategies.
* Confident presentation skills with the ability to lead client workshops.
* A broad understanding of industry carbon developments and their alignment with net zero strategies.
* Knowledge of wider sustainability policy and certifications such as BREEAM (desirable).
In return, you will join a progressive, supportive, and inclusive organisation that values your contribution and helps you to thrive. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary + discretionary bonus potential.
* 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced pension contributions.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Hybrid working, with the option to work abroad for part of the year.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies.
* Two annual volunteer days to give back to the community.
* Opportunities to shape industry best practice through professional bodies & initiatives such as NextGen.
* Online benefits platform (discounts, 24/7 GP access, wellbeing services, gym membership & more).
* Regular team socials and a collaborative workplace culture.
This is more than just a role, it's a chance to lead pioneering sustainability projects, support and mentor talented colleagues, and make a lasting contribution to the future of the built environment.
If this Sustainability role is of interest to you, please click apply now below.