Sustainability Consultant
2 days ago
Reading
Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant (Energy Focus) 📍 Bournemouth or Reading 💼 Full-Time | Permanent Join a forward-thinking, people-first engineering consultancy that’s shaping the future of sustainable design across the built environment. With a strong national presence and a reputation for technical excellence, this organisation is committed to delivering intelligent, planet-conscious solutions that make a real impact. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior role within a dynamic sustainability team, leading energy-focused strategies on high-profile projects and contributing to industry innovation. The Role As a Principal or Associate Sustainability Consultant, you’ll play a key role in delivering energy and sustainability strategies across a diverse portfolio of projects. You’ll work closely with clients, design teams, and internal specialists to drive performance, compliance, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development and delivery of energy and sustainability strategies, • Manage large-scale projects and mentor junior team members, • Undertake modelling and analysis including energy use, overheating, and embodied carbon, • Deliver environmental assessments (e.g. BREEAM, WELL, HQM), • Support planning submissions and stakeholder workshops, • Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning, and project reporting, • Engage in research and development to stay at the forefront of industry knowledge About You You’re passionate about sustainability and have a strong technical foundation in energy performance and building design. You enjoy working collaboratively, leading projects, and influencing positive change. You’ll bring: • Experience in the built environment sector, • Strong knowledge of energy strategies and net zero carbon planning, • Proficiency in Building Regulations Part L assessments (Elmhurst and IES), • Skills in dynamic modelling for thermal comfort and overheating risk, • Experience supporting planning submissions and environmental assessments, • A degree in a relevant field and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Why Join? • Be part of a nationally respected sustainability team with a culture of innovation, • Enjoy a flexible working environment, including hybrid options and a 9-day fortnight, • Access extensive professional development, mentoring, and technical training, • Benefit from a comprehensive package including private medical cover, EV schemes, stock options, and up to 30 days annual leave, • Work on projects that matter — from residential and commercial developments to cutting-edge renewable infrastructure Ready to make a difference? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.