Sustainability Consultant

About the Role:

My Client is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Sustainability Consultant with a strong track record in BREEAM assessments and a solid background in the commercial fit-out sector. You will play a critical role in delivering sustainability strategies, compliance assessments, and environmental certifications across high-profile interior fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage BREEAM assessments from pre-assessment to post-construction stages for commercial fit-out projects.

• Support SKA rating assessments (desirable) and advise clients on suitable sustainability frameworks.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, design teams, and contractors to integrate sustainability requirements into the project lifecycle.

• Provide technical guidance on low-carbon design, energy performance, materials selection, and wellbeing strategies.

• Coordinate sustainability documentation, evidence gathering, and submissions for certification (e.g., BREEAM, SKA).

• Advise on regulatory compliance (e.g., Part L, ESG, WELL, Circular Economy practices).

• Support stakeholder engagement through workshops, presentations, and sustainability reporting.

• Conduct site visits to monitor sustainability implementation and compliance during construction.

• Keep up to date with industry trends, certification updates, and best practices.

Essential Requirements:

• BREEAM Accredited Professional (AP) or BREEAM Assessor status (current).

• Strong understanding of interior fit-out and refurbishment projects in the construction sector.

• Experience working on BREEAM Fit-Out and RFO (Refurbishment and Fit-Out) schemes.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

• Familiarity with relevant UK Building Regulations and sustainability standards.

Desirable:

• SKA Rating Assessor qualification or demonstrable experience with SKA assessments.

• Experience with WELL, LEED, or NABERS is a bonus.

• Understanding of Embodied Carbon, Circular Economy, or ESG frameworks.

Technical Skills:

• Competency in tools like IES VE, OneClick LCA, BREEAM Online, SAP/SBEM, or Revit.

• Strong Microsoft Office and reporting/documentation skills.