Job Description
Make a Real Impact in Sustainability
My client is seeking a skilled Principal Consultant to join their growing Sustainability Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high‑profile projects that help clients achieve ambitious environmental goals while making a measurable, real‑world impact.
You'll bring both technical expertise and strong project management skills—building trusted client relationships, guiding design teams, and mentoring colleagues to grow their capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day‑to‑day project management of client assignments
* Undertake detailed carbon modelling and spearhead the development of this discipline
* Run workshops and technical meetings with design teams
* Prepare fee proposals and costings for large, complex schemes
* Act as the key client contact, ensuring communication on progress, risks and budgets
* Support and mentor colleagues, providing advice, coaching and delegation as appropriate
* Manage your own workload and that of direct reports
* Contribute to business development activities and client presentations
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a Chartered sustainability professional with expertise in:
* Detailed knowledge of carbon modelling, ideally using OneClick
* Planning‑related reporting for whole life carbon and circular economy (e.g. GLA reporting)
* Embodied carbon and materials knowledge to shape carbon reduction and circular economy strategies
* Confident presentation skills to lead workshops with clients and design teams
* Broad understanding of industry carbon developments and their link to net zero strategies
* Knowledge of the wider sustainability policy landscape and certifications (e.g. BREEAM) desirable
What's on Offer
At my client, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where your perspective and expertise are valued. We provide a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive.
Benefits include
* Competitive salary with discretionary bonus potential
* 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Training and development programmes to support your progression
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Hybrid working, including an option to work abroad for a set period each year
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies
* Two annual volunteer days to give back to the community
* Opportunities to shape industry best practice through professional bodies and initiatives such as NextGen
* Online benefits platform (shopping & leisure discounts, 24hr GP appointments, wellbeing services, gym membership and more)
* Regular team socials
This is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to lead sustainability projects, support talented colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment.
Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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