Overview of role
A well-established, independent sustainability consultancy operating in the construction and property sector is seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead its Environmental and Wellbeing Certifications team.
The practice has built a strong reputation delivering environmental and wellbeing assessments across a diverse portfolio, from commercial offices and mixed-use schemes to residential and life sciences. The team works closely with clients across the UK and internationally, offering a collaborative, specialist-led service from its London base.
This is a senior leadership position for a driven, technically credible consultant ready to shape and grow a thriving certifications team. You will provide strategic direction, technical guidance and line management to a team of consultants, while maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development.
Team Leadership, Development & Strategy
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sustainability consultants across environmental and wellbeing certification projects
* Provide technical guidance across BREEAM, WELL, and other relevant schemes
* Support professional development, training, and accreditation within the team
* Manage team workload, project allocation, and quality assurance of deliverables
* Collaborate with other team leaders to grow and diversify the project pipeline
* Contribute to proposals and develop long-term client relationships
* Oversee financial forecasting and invoicing for the team
Project Oversight
* Oversee delivery of BREEAM, WELL, and other certification projects across a portfolio of developments
* Provide senior technical review and strategic direction at key project stages
* Ensure all projects meet certification requirements, timelines, and quality standards
* Act as senior point of contact for clients on environmental and wellbeing certification strategy
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, architecture, building services, or a related discipline
* 5+ years' experience in sustainability consulting within the built environment
* Accredited BREEAM Assessor/AP and/or WELL AP (or equivalent) — essential
* Demonstrated track record of project delivery and team leadership or mentoring
Skills & Attributes
* Strong leadership and team development capabilities
* Deep technical understanding of BREEAM, WELL, and environmental performance standards
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through complex certification processes
* Commercial awareness and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset
FURTHER INFORMATION
This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team within a values-led practice that is continuing to expand. The right candidate will find genuine scope to shape the team's direction, develop new service areas, and build a lasting career in sustainability consulting.
To apply or to request a confidential conversation about the role, please contact EQ Search via the details provided in the application process.