Sustainability Consultant – Bristol Area
Location: Bristol | Sector: Building Services Consultancy | Type: Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join a well-established building services consultancy in Bristol. This hands-on role focuses on energy and carbon modelling, low-carbon design delivery, and practical, project-focused sustainability solutions across commercial, healthcare, education, and defence sectors.
The Sustainability Consultant will play a key role in integrating sustainable strategies into M&E and architectural designs, advising project teams, and supporting compliance with UK regulations and low-carbon frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct dynamic simulation and thermal modelling using tools such as IES VE, DesignBuilder, or TAS
Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies across mechanical, electrical, and architectural interfaces
Support compliance reporting, including EPCs, Part L, TM54, BREEAM, and other relevant frameworks
Advise on low-carbon technologies, including heat pumps, CHP, PV, and district energy systems
Collaborate with M&E teams to integrate sustainability strategies into coordinated BIM/Revit workflows
Conduct occasional site visits to support commissioning, surveys, and performance reviews
Present energy and carbon modelling results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Mentor and guide junior team members on sustainability and low-carbon best practices
Candidate Profile
Hands-on technical expertise in sustainability, building services, or environmental engineering
Proven experience with energy modelling tools (IES VE, DesignBuilder, TAS, or Excel-based calculations)
Knowledge of UK sustainability regulations and low-carbon frameworks
Strong communicator, able to work effectively with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors
Comfortable balancing office-based analysis with site engagement
BIM/Revit experience or willingness to develop these skills
Professional accreditations (LCEA, CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant) desirable
Why Join Us
Work in a consultancy where sustainability is central to the ethos, not just a checkbox
Engage in technically challenging, low and zero-carbon projects across multiple sectors
Hybrid working model supporting work-life balance
Join a pragmatic, collaborative team that values hands-on problem-solving and innovation
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on sustainable, energy-efficient building design
This is an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant to lead low-carbon initiatives and energy modelling projects. Join our team as a Sustainability Consultant and help shape innovative, sustainable building solutions in Bristol