Sustainability Consultant (BREEAM)
18 days ago
Bristol
Sustainability Consultant & BREEAM Assessor Location: BristolWorking Policy: HybridStarting Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Are you passionate about driving sustainability in the built environment? Do you want to make a tangible impact on achieving net zero targets and improving environmental performance? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant and BREEAM Assessor to join our clients growing Energy and Sustainability team. Based at their head office in Bristol, you will work closely with our M&E and Building Physics teams to deliver meaningful change across a diverse portfolio of projects. Overview This role is ideal for a mission-driven professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality sustainability solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the environmental performance of projects across multiple sectors, contributing to a more sustainable future. Benefits • Competitive starting salary of £30,000 - £40,000., • Flexible hybrid working policy to support work-life balance., • Opportunities for professional development and career progression., • The chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future., • A collaborative and supportive team environment.Day-to-Day, • Collaborating with clients and design teams to deliver sustainability certifications and assessments., • Preparing energy strategies, sustainability statements, and resource efficiency analyses., • Managing project workflows, financial performance, and reporting., • Engaging with clients to build long-term relationships and secure new opportunities., • Staying informed about industry trends and sharing knowledge with the team., • Supporting junior team members and contributing to their growth., • Conducting whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments as required.Responsibilities, • Taking ownership of sustainability certification processes, delivering BREEAM, HQM, and similar rating assessments in collaboration with clients and design teams., • Contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects, adapting to varying client and project requirements., • Providing a broad range of sustainability services, including planning-stage energy strategies, sustainability statements, and resource efficiency analysis (energy and water)., • Overseeing project delivery, including coordinating workflows across teams, monitoring financial performance, and managing invoicing and reporting., • Supporting business growth through involvement in tender submissions, preparing fee proposals, and helping secure new work., • Developing and nurturing strong client relationships, both at project level and across longer-term strategic partnerships., • Staying up to date with evolving industry standards and policies, such as net zero targets and regulatory changes, and sharing insights with the wider team., • Supporting or managing junior team members and contributing to their professional development., • Engaging in whole-life carbon and embodied carbon assessments where project scope and experience allow.Qualifications, • Demonstrable experience delivering environmental certification projects, particularly BREEAM, with a strong track record of achieving high ratings., • Accreditation as a BREEAM Assessor (essential); additional accreditation such as BREEAM AP is advantageous., • Familiarity with a range of sustainability frameworks (e.g., HQM, WELL, SKA, Fitwel, CEEQUAL, DREAM, or similar)., • A solid understanding of current sustainability drivers, including net zero carbon strategies, LETI guidance, and relevant UK regulations., • Experience managing or contributing to energy and sustainability consultancy services across project lifecycles., • Exposure to embodied carbon and life cycle assessment methodologies (beneficial but not essential)., • Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including design teams and clients, across concurrent projects., • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines effectively., • Clear and confident communication skills, both in written reports and verbal interactions. Sound like an interesting fit? Apply now