2026 Graduate Sustainability Consultant - Bournemouth
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.
We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.
We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. In joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
About The Role
As a Graduate Sustainability Consultant, you’ll have the opportunity to learn a wide range of energy and sustainability skills whilst helping internal teams to deliver sustainability tasks for a variety of projects.
* Undertake building performance simulation and energy-related workstreams, using a range of modelling approaches, tools, and techniques.
* Develop energy strategies with our clients to lead sustainability innovation on a series of developments.
* Support the development of holistic Sustainability Strategies, where necessary.
* Assist in the delivery of environmental assessments (such as BREEAM, WELL, HQM, etc) from early design stages through to completion.
* Develop an understanding and knowledge of whole life carbon reporting to support clients' Net Zero Carbon strategies.
* Communicate and engage with clients, design teams, and contractors on projects, with opportunities to visit sites during construction phases.
Why Work For Us?
* You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.
* You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
* You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.
About You
To be successful in this role:
* Educated to degree level in Engineering, Architecture, or the Built Environment.
* Knowledge/awareness of one or more of the following is desirable: BREEAM, WELL, Whole Life Carbon, Energy Modelling, appreciation of broader sustainability issues, such as sustainability governance and reporting, sustainability strategies, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, etc.
* You will relish being part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.
* You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
* Like us, you will be serious about sustainability.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to enabling a healthy work-life balance for all employees and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.
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