About the Role:
You will lead the delivery of sustainability and certification projects across new construction, existing buildings and fit‑out schemes, providing strategic guidance from early concept through to operation. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will translate technical insights into clear, commercially relevant recommendations that drive decarbonisation and enhance asset value. You will also play a key role in developing client relationships, mentoring junior consultants and contributing to the growth of the sustainability offering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage BREEAM In‑Use and BREEAM New Construction assessments across multiple asset types and project stages.
* Deliver and coordinate WELL, Fitwel and SKA certification projects, including strategy development, evidence collation and liaison with assessors/certification bodies.
* Undertake energy modelling and whole life carbon assessments, interpreting results to inform design decisions and portfolio‑level strategies.
* Use One Click LCA to model embodied and operational carbon, benchmark performance and support net zero carbon roadmaps.
* Develop sustainability frameworks and ESG strategies for private equity clients, developers and public sector organisations, aligned with their investment and policy objectives.
* Prepare clear, client‑ready reports, presentations and board‑level briefings that communicate technical findings and recommendations.
* Lead client meetings and workshops, managing expectations, identifying new opportunities and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
* Support internal knowledge development, mentoring junior team members and contributing to service innovation and best practice.
Key Requirements:
* Significant experience in sustainability consultancy within the built environment, with a track record of leading certification and decarbonisation projects.
* Proven hands‑on experience delivering BREEAM In‑Use and BREEAM New Construction projects.
* Strong practical experience with WELL and/or Fitwel, including project delivery from concept to certification.
* Demonstrable experience conducting energy modelling and whole life carbon assessments for buildings.
* Proficiency with One Click LCA or similar LCA tools in a project delivery context.
* Experience working with private equity investors, property developers and/or public sector clients on sustainability or ESG initiatives.
* Strong client management skills, including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to non‑technical audiences.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience delivering SKA assessments for fit‑out projects.
* Familiarity with wider ESG reporting frameworks and disclosure requirements relevant to real estate.
* Understanding of net zero carbon standards and transition planning for property portfolios.
* Experience in business development, proposal writing and contributing to new service offerings.
* Line management or mentoring experience within a consultancy environment.
Qualifications:
* Degree in a relevant discipline such as Sustainability, Environmental Science, Building Services Engineering, Architecture or related field.
* Professional qualification in BREEAM assessments (e.g. BREEAM UK NC or In-Use) strongly preferred.
* WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador or similar building wellness accreditation desirable.
* Additional training or certification in energy modelling, LCA or carbon management advantageous.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, IEMA, RICS, UKGBC) preferred.
If you are a senior sustainability specialist ready to lead high‑impact projects and shape low‑carbon strategies for influential clients, please apply to explore this opportunity further
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year